Hebrew · H2600, G3155

חִנָּם

Gratis , i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage · in vain

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חִנָּם H2600 gratis , i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage

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μάτην G3155 in vain

Pronunciation mátēn

Futile effort or speech that fails to achieve its intended purpose or desired result.

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What does חִנָּם (chinnam) mean in the Bible?

חִנָּם · μάτην is a Hebrew phrase meaning "without justification or reason".

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What does חִנָּם · μάτην mean in the Bible?

חִנָּם · μάτην is a Hebrew phrase meaning "without justification or reason".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2600, G3155?

H2600, G3155 is connected to 32 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. without justification or reason

Strong's H2600, G3155

Lexical occurrences 32 verses

Source Gloss

without justification or reason

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