ΚΕΝΟΣΠΟΥΔΟΣ, κενοσπουδος
KENOSPOUDOS, kenospoudos
Sounds Like: keh-nos-SPOO-dos
Translations: vainly diligent, uselessly zealous, idly busy, a vainly diligent one
From the root: ΚΕΝΟΣΠΟΥΔΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from 'κενός' (empty, vain) and 'σπουδή' (haste, zeal, diligence). It describes someone who is diligent or zealous in a way that is empty, useless, or without purpose. It implies an effort that is misdirected or ultimately fruitless.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Strong’s number: G2757 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 5:5
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