Strong's Greek · G3155
μάτην
mátēn
Definitionfolly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
Derivationaccusative case of a derivative of the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment);
KJV usagein vain
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses