μάτην (mátēn) — In Vain
Greek word study: μάτην (mátēn), Strong's G3155. folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
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folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
KJV translation words: in vain
Strong's G3155 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:9 and last appears in Mark 7:7.
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Verses (all 2)
- Matthew 15:9 — μάτην — in vain
- Mark 7:7 — μάτην — In vain
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3145 μασσάομαι (massáomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G844 αὐτόματος (autómatos), G3152 μάταιος (mátaios).
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What does mátēn (G3155) mean?
Folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose.
How is G3155 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3155 as: in vain.
How often does μάτην (mátēn) appear?
Strong's G3155 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:9 and last appears in Mark 7:7.
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