Definition
μάτην
(prop. accusative of μάτη, a fault, folly), adv., [in LXX for הָבַל, שָׁוְא, etc. ;]
in vain, to no purpose: Matthew 15:9, Mark 7:7" (LXX) .
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μάτην:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 15:9Μάτην · in vainThey worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
- Mark 7:7Μάτην · in vainThey worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’