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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Unmeaning</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/u/unmeaning.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_corinthians/14-10.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/u/unmeaning.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Unmeaning</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/u/unmatched_strength_and_majesty.htm" title="Unmatched Strength and Majesty">◄</a> Unmeaning <a href="/topical/u/unmeasured.htm" title="Unmeasured">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "unmeaning" refers to something that lacks significance, purpose, or clear interpretation. In a biblical context, this concept can be associated with actions, words, or rituals that are devoid of genuine spiritual value or understanding. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of sincerity and true understanding in worship and daily living, warning against practices that are merely superficial or ritualistic without heartfelt devotion.<br><br><b>Vain Worship and Empty Rituals</b><br><br>The Bible frequently addresses the issue of worship that is unmeaning or insincere. In <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Isaiah 1:13-14</a> , God expresses His disdain for empty rituals: "Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them." Here, the prophet Isaiah conveys God's rejection of religious practices that are performed without true repentance or devotion.<br><br>Similarly, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their focus on external observances while neglecting the weightier matters of the law, such as justice, mercy, and faithfulness. In <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> , He states, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."<br><br><b>Meaningless Words and Vain Repetitions</b><br><br>The concept of unmeaning is also evident in the context of prayer. Jesus warns against the use of vain repetitions in prayer, which can become unmeaning if they are recited without genuine intent or understanding. In <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Matthew 6:7</a> , He instructs, "And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard." This admonition highlights the importance of sincerity and mindfulness in communication with God.<br><br><b>The Call for Understanding and Wisdom</b><br><br>The Bible encourages believers to seek understanding and wisdom, which stand in contrast to unmeaning actions or words. <a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a> states, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding." This pursuit of wisdom and understanding is essential for living a life that is meaningful and aligned with God's will.<br><br>In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul prays for the believers to be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, as seen in <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> : "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding."<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible consistently calls for a life of genuine faith, where actions, words, and worship are infused with true meaning and understanding. It warns against the dangers of unmeaning practices, urging believers to seek a deeper relationship with God through sincere devotion and the pursuit of wisdom.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Having no meaning or signification; as, unmeaning words.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Not indicating intelligence or sense; senseless; expressionless; as, an unmeaning face.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/880.htm"><span class="l">880. aphonos -- without voice, ie speechless</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a (as a negative particle) and phone; voiceless, ie Mute (by nature or choice);<br> figuratively, <b>unmeaning</b> -- dumb, without signification. see GREEK a. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/880.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/tertullian/a_treatise_on_the_soul/chapter_xlvi_diversity_of_dreams_and.htm"><span class="l">Diversity of Dreams and visions Epicurus Thought Lightly of Them <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The people of Telmessus will not admit that dreams are in any case <b>unmeaning</b>, but<br> they blame their own weakness when unable to conjecture their signification. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xlvi diversity of dreams and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/the_portrait_of_a_drunkyard.htm"><span class="l">The Portrait of a Drunkyard</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The two words rendered 'woe' and 'sorrow' are <b>unmeaning</b> exclamations, very like<br> each other in sound, and imitating the senseless noises of the drunkard. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the portrait of a drunkyard.htm</font><p><a href="/library/johnson/the_new_testament_commentary_vol_iii_john/practical_observations_35.htm"><span class="l">Practical Observations.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They who will, may see in incidents like these the mere <b>unmeaning</b> chances of History;<br> but there is in History nothing <b>unmeaning</b> to one who regards it as the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/practical observations 35.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newman/parochial_and_plain_sermons_vol_viii/sermon_xii_vanity_of_human.htm"><span class="l">Vanity of Human Glory.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> never saw, or shall see, or care about; and this, I say, is a depraved appetite,<br> the artificial produce of a falsely enlightened intellect; as <b>unmeaning</b> as it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon xii vanity of human.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arthur/words_for_the_wise/let_her_pout_it_out.htm"><span class="l">Let Her Pout it Out.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now, the question is, are these mere idle and <b>unmeaning</b> forms? Or is it<br> right that we should feel as we act? If they are <b>unmeaning</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/let her pout it out.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/excursus_b_on_22_note.htm"><span class="l">Excursus B. On 22 (Note 3).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 25), not implying here any generation at all, but urging that the question is idle<br> and irrelevant, that the formula is <b>unmeaning</b> and does not apply to, cannot <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/excursus b on 22 note.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/heretics/ii_on_the_negative_spirit.htm"><span class="l">On the Negative Spirit</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I do not, therefore, say that the word "progress" is <b>unmeaning</b>; I say it is <b>unmeaning</b><br> without the previous definition of a moral doctrine, and that it can only <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/ii on the negative spirit.htm</font><p><a href="/library/philips/the_christian_home/chapter_xi_christian_baptism.htm"><span class="l">Christian Baptism.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They can see no objective force in that holy sacrament; but regard it as something<br> merely external, extraneous, unproductive,"a mere <b>unmeaning</b> form in which <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xi christian baptism.htm</font><p><a href="/library/brooks/hearts-ease/hearts-ease.htm"><span class="l">Heart's-Ease</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It seems so far off, that Cross of Jesus, and it really is so near! For it is lifted<br> up so high that the waves of time roll unheeded and <b>unmeaning</b> at its foot. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/brooks/hearts-ease/hearts-ease.htm</font><p><a href="/library/denney/the_atonement_and_the_modern_mind/preface.htm"><span class="l">Preface</span></a> <br><b>...</b> which, whether men are conscious of it or not, forecloses all the questions which<br> are raised by any doctrine of atonement, and makes them <b>unmeaning</b>; or it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/denney/the atonement and the modern mind/preface.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/u/unmeaning.htm"><span class="l"><b>Unmeaning</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Having no meaning or signification; as, <b>unmeaning</b><br> words. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Unmeaning</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unmeaning.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scrabble.htm"><span class="l">Scrabble</span></a><br><b>...</b> a cliff or a tree. 2. (vt) To make irregular, crooked, or <b>unmeaning</b> marks;<br> to scribble; to scrawl. 3. (vt) To mark with irregular <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scrabble.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unmarried.htm"><span class="l">Unmarried (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unmarried.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unmeasured.htm"><span class="l">Unmeasured (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unmeasured.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drivel.htm"><span class="l">Drivel (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) Slaver; saliva flowing from the mouth. 4. (n.) Inarticulate or <b>unmeaning</b><br> utterance; foolish talk; babble. 5. (n.) A driveller; a fool; an idiot. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drivel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prate.htm"><span class="l">Prate (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To utter foolishly; to speak without reason or purpose; to chatter, or babble.<br> 3. (n.) Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; <b>unmeaning</b> loquacity. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prate.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/babble.htm"><span class="l">Babble (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a child babbles. 2. (vi) To talk incoherently; to utter <b>unmeaning</b> words.<br> 3. (vi) To talk much; to chatter; to prate. 4. (vi) To <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/babble.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/unmeaning.htm">Unmeaning: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Unmeaning (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-10.htm">1 Corinthians 14:10</a></span><br />There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is <span class="boldtext">unmeaning</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/u/unmeaning.htm">Unmeaning</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unmerciful.htm">Unmerciful (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unmeaning.htm">Unmeaning (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/distribution.htm">Distribution (32 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/line.htm">Line (131 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/regard.htm">Regard (230 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worse.htm">Worse (62 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/serve.htm">Serve (407 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/u/unmatched_strength_and_majesty.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Unmatched Strength and Majesty"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Unmatched Strength and Majesty" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/u/unmeasured.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Unmeasured"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Unmeasured" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>