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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

Matthew
15:9
Mark
7:7

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