μάτην
mátēnGreek · G3155
Derivation
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);
Meaning
folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
In the King James Version
in vain
Translated as
vain (2)
Where it appears
Found in 2 verses