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vain, vanity
Definition:
The term "vain" describes something that is useless or has no purpose. Vain things are empty and worthless.
- The term "vanity" refers to worthlessness or emptiness. It can also refer to pride or arrogance.
- In the Old Testament, idols are described as vain things that cannot deliver or save. They are worthless and have no use or purpose.
- If something was done "in vain," it means that there was no good result from it. The effort or action did not accomplish anything.
- To "believe in vain" means to believe in something that is not true and that gives false hope.
Translation Suggestions:
- Depending on the context, the term "vain" could be translated as "empty" or "useless" or "hopeless" or "worthless" or "meaningless."
- The phrase "in vain" could be translated as, "without result" or "with no result" or "for no reason" or "with no purpose."
- The term "vanity" could be translated as, "pride" or "nothing worthwhile" or "hopelessness."