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G3155 — μάτην

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matēn · in vain · Greek

μάτην (prop. accusative of μάτη, a fault, folly), adv., [in LXX for הָבַל, שָׁוְא, etc. ;] in vain, to no purpose: Mat.15:9, Mrk.7:7" (LXX) .† (AS)

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2 tagged verse occurrences

Matthew 15:9 · μάτηνAnd in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’”Mark 7:7 · μάτηνBut in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’