G3155: μάτην
mátēn · “in vain”
Definition
folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
KJV translates it as: in vain
Word origin: accusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment);
Extended definition
μάτην
(prop. accusative of μάτη, a fault, folly), adv., [in LXX for הָבַל, שָׁוְא, etc. ;]
in vain, to no purpose: Mat.15:9, Mrk.7:7" (LXX) .†
(AS)
(prop. accusative of μάτη, a fault, folly), adv., [in LXX for הָבַל, שָׁוְא, etc. ;]
in vain, to no purpose: Mat.15:9, Mrk.7:7" (LXX) .†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3155 is translated
- in vain ×2
Bible verses with G3155 (mátēn)
Mátēn appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 15:9
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
- Mark 7:7
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.