ματαιόω

mataioōVerbG3154

to make futile

From: from G3152 (μάταιος);

Short Definition

to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous

Full Lexicon Entry

to make vain, foolish.
LXX Usage: 4, הָבַל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 1:21

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