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μάταιος G3152
G3152 is the Greek word μάταιος, transliterated mátaios. The King James Version most often renders it vain.
What it means
empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol.
Where it comes from
from the base of G3155 (μάτην).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: vain, vanity.
Verses using μάταιος
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 14:15 · KJV
And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
1 Corinthians 3:20 · KJV
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
1 Corinthians 15:17 · KJV
And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
1 Peter 1:18 · KJV
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3152 mean?
G3152 is the Greek word μάταιος (mátaios), meaning empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol.
How is G3152 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it vain (3 times), vanities (1 time).
How many times does G3152 appear in the Bible?
μάταιος (mátaios) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3152 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G3155 (μάτην).
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