Transliteration: maten · adverb
| Meaning | in vain |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adverb |
| Frequency | 2x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | μάτην |
| Example verses | Matt 15:9 · Mark 7:7 |
μάτην (maten) is a adverb that occurs 2 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “in vain” and first appears in Matt 15:9.
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