en_tw/bible/other/vain/01.md

# 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.
* Jesus told his disciples to pray sincerely and not to use "vain repetitions," which refer to repeating the same words over and over again, which is meaningless.
* 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.


## 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."