STRONGS G1500:
εἰκῇ (L WH Relz εἰκῇ; cf.
Bttm. Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 342; Buttmann, 69 (61); [Winers Grammar, § 5, 4 e.; Jelf, § 324 Obs. 6; Kühner, § 336 Anm. 7; especially
Etym. Magn. 78, 26f; and references under the word
Ι, ι]), adverb; in Greek writings from Aeschylus down;
1. inconsiderately, without purpose, without just cause:
Matthew 5:22 R G Tr brackets;
Romans 13:4 (i. e. 'not to hide it in the scabbard, but to draw it' Fritzsche);
Colossians 2:18.
2. in vain; without success or
effect:
1 Corinthians 15:2;
Galatians 3:4;
Galatians 4:11. [From Xenophon, Aeschylus down.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's
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Matthew
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5:22
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Romans
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13:4
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1 Corinthians
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15:2
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Galatians
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3:4; 4:11
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Colossians
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2:18