Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ματαιότης”
Understanding mataiótēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vanity. - inutility - figuratively, transientness - morally, depravity
G3153
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ματαιότης
Phoneticmat-ah-yot'-ace
Transliterationmataiótēs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vanity. - inutility - figuratively, transientness - morally, depravity
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:20 | “For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,” Word: ματαιότης (mataiótēs) | |
| Ephesians 4:17 | “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,” Word: ματαιότης (mataiótēs) | |
| 2 Peter 2:18 | “For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.” Word: ματαιότης (mataiótēs) |