Greek Word Study
μάτην
mátēn
G3155
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G3155
KJV Translations
in vain
Derivation / Root
accusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment);
Definition of mátēn
μάτην (mátēn) — folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
Word Origin
This word comes accusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment); See the root word: G3145 (μασσάομαι).
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Words sharing the same root or derived from μάτην.
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