μάτην G3155

G3155 is the Greek word μάτην, transliterated mátēn. The King James Version most often renders it vain.

Word: μάτηνTransliteration: mátēnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose.

Where it comes from

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).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

vain 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: in vain.

Verses using μάτην

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 15:9 · KJV

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Mark 7:7 · KJV

Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3155 mean?

G3155 is the Greek word μάτην (mátēn), meaning folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose.

How is G3155 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it vain (2 times).

How many times does G3155 appear in the Bible?

μάτην (mátēn) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3155 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: 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).

Nearby entries

G3152 · μάταιος — empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or…G3153 · ματαιότης — inutility; figuratively, transientness…G3154 · ματαιόω — to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e…G3156 · Ματθαῖος — Matthæus (i.e. Matthitjah), an Israelite…G3157 · Ματθάν — Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite G3158 · Ματθάτ — Matthat (i.e. Mattithjah), the name of two…

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