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# vain
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## Definition
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The term "vain" describes something that is useless or has no purpose. Vain things are empty and worthless.
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* Jesus told his disciples that when they pray, they should not use "vain repetitions." The phrase "vain repetitions" refers to repeating the same words over and over again in a way that does not have meaning.
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* In the Old Testament, idols are described as vain things that cannot deliver or save. They are worthless and have no use or purpose.
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* If something was done "in vain," it means that there was no good result from it. The effort or action did not accomplish what was intended.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Depending on the context, the term "vain" could be translated as "empty" or "useless" or "hopeless" or "worthless" or "meaningless."
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* The phrase "in vain" could be translated as, "without result" or "with no result" or "for no reason" or "with no purpose."
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