G3155

μάτην 

Transliteration

maten;

Pronunciation

mat'-ane

Parts of Speech

adv

Root Word (Etymology)

accus. of a derivative of the base of 3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsucce

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 4:523

KJV Translation Count — 2x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: in vain (2)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. in vain, fruitlessly

Strong's Definitions

mat'-ane; accusative of a derivative of the base of (3145) (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment); folly, i.e. (adverb) to no purpose: — in vain.

Concordance Results Using KJV

But G3155 G3155 they do worship me, teachG3155g for doctrG3155es the commandments of men.

KJV

Howbeit G3155 G3155 do they worship me, teachG3155g for doctrG3155es the commandments of men.

KJV