Strong's Greek · G1500
εἰκῆ
eikē
Definitionidly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
Derivationprobably from G1502 (εἴκω) (through the idea of failure);
KJV usagewithout a cause, (in) vain(-ly)
Occurrences7 in the KJV · 6 verses
εἰκῆ in Scripture
Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Corinthians 15:2
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
Galatians 3:4
Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.
Galatians 4:11
I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
Colossians 2:18
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,