G3155
μάτην
mátēn
folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
Lexicon
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);
folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
Definition from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890). Wording is Strong's own, including his etymological notes, which are not separate meanings.
KJV renderings: in vain
Usage
2 occurrences · 0 OT · 2 NT · 1 distinct forms