Mátēn — G3155

Definition

adverb

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

Usually translated as

in vain

Origin

accusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment)

• massáomai (G3145)

Occurrences

Mátēn occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1)

• Matthew 15:9 — But in vain (μάτην) they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
• Mark 7:7 — Howbeit in vain (μάτην) do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.