ματαιόω (mataióō) — Become Vain

Greek word study: ματαιόω (mataióō), Strong's G3154. to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous

GreekStrong's G3154
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Greek word
ματαιόω (mataióō)

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to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous

Word study
Derivation: from G3152 (μάταιος);

KJV translation words: become vain

Where this word appears

Strong's G3154 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 1:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

they became futile ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐματαιώθησαν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Romans 1:21 — ἐματαιώθησαν — they became futile

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3152 μάταιος (mátaios).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mataióō (G3154) mean?

To render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous.

How is G3154 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3154 as: become vain.

How often does ματαιόω (mataióō) appear?

Strong's G3154 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 1:21.