Word: mathn

Pronounce: mat'-ane

Strongs Number: G3155

Orig: accusative case of a derivative of the base of 3145 (through the idea of tentative manipulation, i.e. unsuccessful search, or else of punishment); folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose:--in vain. G3145

Use: TDNT-4:523,571 Adverb

Heb Strong:

    1) in vain, fruitlessly