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Strong's G2758 κενόω (kenoo)

Kenoo means “of no reputation” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2758 — charish (“ground”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2758
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 5

Strong's G2758 Quick Answer

Strong's G2758 κενόω (kenoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kenoo (ken-oh'-o) v. 1. to make empty 2. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include none, make, vain, and reputation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kenoo (ken-oh'-o) v. 1. to make empty 2. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
none, make, vain, and reputation

Meaning and Definition

kenoo (ken-oh'-o) v. 1. to make empty 2. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify [from G2756] KJV: make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain Root(s): G2756

Original Word
κενόω
Transliteration
kenoo
Derivation
Root: κενός R1: 2756
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2758. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to empty

Usage: κενόω, -ῶ (κενός, which see), [in LXX: Jer.14:2 15:9 (עָמָל pu.)* ;] to empty. Metaphorical, to empty, make empty, vain or of no effect: καύχημα, 1Co.9:15; ἑαυτόν, of Christ, Php.2:7 (v Lft.; ICC, in 1, and esp. Gifford, Incarn., 54 ff.); pass., πίστις, Rom.4:14; ὁ σταυρός, 1Co.1:17; καύχημα, 2Co.9:3† (AS)

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How Strong's G2758 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kenoo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G2758 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2758 (κενόω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2758 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2758 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 4:14 KJV

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1 Corinthians 9:15 KJV

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

Strong's G2758 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 14:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Judea has mourned, and her gates are emptied, and are darkened upon the earth; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.

Jeremiah 15:9 Septuagint / Brenton

She that bore seven is spent; her soul has fainted under trouble; her sun is gone down while it is yet noon; she is ashamed and disgraced: I will give the remnant of them to the sword before their enemies.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2758.

Jeremiah 14:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Judea has mourned, and her gates are emptied, and are darkened upon the earth; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.
Jeremiah 15:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
She that bore seven is spent; her soul has fainted under trouble; her sun is gone down while it is yet noon; she is ashamed and disgraced: I will give the remnant of them to the sword before their enemies.
Romans 4:14 New Testament, KJV
For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
1 Corinthians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
1 Corinthians 9:15 New Testament, KJV
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
2 Corinthians 9:3 New Testament, KJV
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
Philippians 2:7 New Testament, KJV
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2758, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2758 FAQ

What does kenoo (κενόω) mean?

Kenoo (Strong's G2758) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of no reputation". kenoo (ken-oh'-o) v. 1. to make empty 2. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify

How many times is kenoo (κενόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2758 across 5 books.

Where can I study kenoo (κενόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2758 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate kenoo (κενόω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as none, make, vain, and reputation. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2758 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2758, with linked reader references where each row is available.