Strong's Number G3155

μάτην

maten · mat'-ane

Transliteration:

maten{mat'-ane}

Word Origin:

accus. of a derivative of the base of 3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment)

TDNT:

4:523,571

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose

Usage in the KJV:

in vain 2

Total: 2
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.

Definition: