Words the Bible translates as without cause
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- ḥinnamחִנָּםfor nothing: an act done with nothing paid for it, nothing to warrant it, or nothing gained by it
- 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.
- eikēεἰκῇfor nothing: without a valid reason behind it, or without any real result from it
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