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vain

Meaning of “vain”

Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.

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112 occurrences102 verses34 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 5:9

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James 1:26
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 1:26 · retained source text

If any man among you seeme to be religious, & bridleth not his tongue, but deceiueth his owne heart, this mans religion is vaine.

James 4:5
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 4:5 · retained source text

Doe ye thinke that the Scripture saith in vaine, the spirit that dwelleth in vs lusteth to enuy?

1611 marginal noteOr, enuiously.

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