μάταιος (mátaios) — Vain
Greek word study: μάταιος (mátaios), Strong's G3152. empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol
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empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol
KJV translation words: vain, vanity
Strong's G3152 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 14:15 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:18.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Acts 14:15 — ματαίων — vanities
- 1 Corinthians 3:20 — μάταιοι — futile
- 1 Corinthians 15:17 — ματαία — is futile
- Titus 3:9 — μάταιοι — worthless
- James 1:26 — μάταιος — worthless is
- 1 Peter 1:18 — ματαίας — futile
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3155 μάτην (mátēn).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3151 ματαιολόγος (mataiológos), G3153 ματαιότης (mataiótēs), G3154 ματαιόω (mataióō).
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What does mátaios (G3152) mean?
Empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol.
How is G3152 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3152 as: vain, vanity.
How often does μάταιος (mátaios) appear?
Strong's G3152 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 14:15 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:18.
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