G3155
G3155 — μάτην
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
maten (mat'-ayn) adv.
1. folly
2. (adverbially) to no purpose, futilely
[accusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment)]
KJV: in vain
Root(s): G3145
See also: G3154
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
in vain
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
μάτην (accusative (cf. Winers Grammar, 230 (216); Buttmann, § 131, 12) of μάτη, equivalent to ματία, a futile attempt, folly, fault), adverb, from Pindar, Aeschylus down, in vain, fruitlessly: Mat 15:9 and Mar 7:7, after Isa 29:13 the Sept..
Englishman's Greek Concordance
μάτην (in vain)
Matthew 15:9
- KJV: But in vain they do worship me teaching doctrines the commandments of men
- GK: μάτην δε σέβονταί με διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας εντάλματα ανθρώπων
Mark 7:7
- KJV: Howbeit in vain do they worship me teaching doctrines the commandments of men
- GK: μάτην δε σέβονταί με διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας εντάλματα ανθρώπων