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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."

(See also: idol, worthy)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H205, H1891, H1892, H2600, H3576, H5014, H6754, H7307, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7723, H8193, H8267, H8414, G945, G1432, G1500, G2755, G2756, G2757, G2758, G2761, G3150, G3151, G3152, G3153, G3154, G3155