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