Strong's G3155 · Greek
μάτην
maten · /mat'-ane/
Number
G3155
Language
Greek
Original word
μάτην
Transliteration
maten
Pronunciation
mat'-ane
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
accusative case of a derivative of the base of 3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment); folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose:--in vain.
KJV: in vain
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μάτην across 2 verses.
vain2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3155 (maten) mean?
accusative case of a derivative of the base of 3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment); folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose:--in vain.
How many times does G3155 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3155 (μάτην) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vain.”
How is maten translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3155 is rendered as “vain” (2×).