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Lexicon :: Strong's G3153 - mataiotēs

Aa
ματαιότης
Transliteration
mataiotēs (Key)
Pronunciation
mat-ah-yot'-ace
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:523,571

Strong’s Definitions

ματαιότης mataiótēs, mat-ah-yot'-ace; from G3152; inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally, depravity:—vanity.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G3153 in the following manner: vanity (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G3153 in the following manner: vanity (3x).
  1. what is devoid of truth and appropriateness

  2. perverseness, depravity

  3. frailty, want of vigour

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ματαιότης mataiótēs, mat-ah-yot'-ace; from G3152; inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally, depravity:—vanity.
STRONGS G3153:
ματαιότης, ματαιότητος, (μάταιος, which see), a purely Biblical and ecclesiastical word ((Pollux 50:6 c. 32 § 134)); the Sept. for הֶבֶל (often in Ecclesiastes), also for שָׁוְא, etc.; vanity;
a. what is devoid of truth and appropriateness: ὑπέρογκα ματαιότητος (genitive of quality), 2 Peter 2:18.
b. perverseness, depravation: τοῦ νως, Ephesians 4:17.
c. frailty, want of vigor: Romans 8:20.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
8:20
Ephesians
4:17
2 Peter
2:18

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3153 matches the Greek ματαιότης (mataiotēs),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:20 - For the creation G2937 was subjected G5293 to futility, G3153 not willingly, G1635 but because G1223 of Him who subjected G5293 it, [fn]in hope G1680
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:17 - So G3767 this G3778 I say, G3004 and affirm G3143 together G1722 with the Lord, G2962 that you walk G4043 no G3371 longer G3371 just G2531 as the Gentiles G1484 also G2532 walk, G4043 in the futility G3153 of their mind, G3563
Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:18 - For speaking G5350 out arrogant G5246 words of vanity G3153 they entice G1185 by fleshly G4561 desires, G1939 by sensuality, G766 those G3588 who barely G6067 escape G668 from the ones who live G390 in error, G4106
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