Strong's Lexicon kenophónia: Empty talk, vain babbling Original Word: κενοφωνία Word Origin: From κενός (kenos, meaning "empty") and φωνή (phōnē, meaning "voice" or "sound") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kenophónia," the concept of vain or empty speech can be related to Hebrew terms such as שָׁוְא (shav, meaning "vain" or "worthless") and דָּבָר (dabar, meaning "word" or "matter") when used in contexts that imply futility. Usage: The term "kenophónia" refers to speech that is devoid of substance or value, often characterized by idle chatter or meaningless talk. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to caution against engaging in discussions that are fruitless and do not contribute to spiritual growth or edification. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and oratory were highly valued skills. However, the early Christian community was warned against the prevalent cultural tendency to engage in verbose and superficial discussions that lacked depth and truth. The emphasis was on meaningful communication that aligned with the teachings of Christ and promoted godliness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kenos and phóneó Definition empty talk NASB Translation empty chatter (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2757: κνοφωνιακνοφωνια, κνοφωνιας, ἡ (κενοφωνος uttering emptiness) (vaniloquium, Vulg. (Clementine edition (in 2 Timothy 2:16))), empty discussion, discussion of vain and useless matters (A. V. babbling): 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16. ((Dioscor. 1 prooem., p. 3, 1); ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chatter, empty talkFrom a presumed compound of kenos and phone; empty sounding, i.e. Fruitless discussion -- vain. see GREEK kenos see GREEK phone Forms and Transliterations κενοφωνιας κενοφωνίας kenophonias kenophonías kenophōnias kenophōníasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:20 N-AFPGRK: τὰς βεβήλους κενοφωνίας καὶ ἀντιθέσεις NAS: worldly [and] empty chatter [and] the opposing arguments KJV: profane [and] vain babblings, and INT: profane empty babblings and oppositions 2 Timothy 2:16 N-AFP |
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