Words the Bible translates as empty-handed
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- kenosκενόςempty: containing nothing, whether a hand with nothing in it, words with no truth in them, or effort that comes to nothing
- reqamרֵיקָםempty-handed: with nothing to show for it, whether one comes or goes with no goods, acts to no effect, or acts for no reason.
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