Greek root word (lemma) ‘μάτην’ (matēn)

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This root form (lemma) ‘μάτην’ is used in only one form in the Greek originals: μάτην (D-·······).

It is glossed in only one way: ‘uselessly’.

Have 2 uses of Greek root word (lemma) ‘matēn’ (adverb) in the Greek originals

Mark 7:7 μάτην (mataʸn) ··· ‘uselessly and they are worshipping me’ SR GNT Mark 7:7 word 1

OET-LV: 7 And they _are _worshipping me uselessly, teaching the_commands of _humans as _teachings. (MRK_7:7)

OET-RV: 7 Their worship of me is worthless,
⇔ teaching man-made rules as if they are from God.’ (MRK 7:7)

Mat 15:9 μάτην (mataʸn) ··· ‘uselessly and they are worshipping me’ SR GNT Mat 15:9 word 1

OET-LV: 9 And they _are _worshipping me uselessly, teaching teachings as_the_commands of _humans. (MAT_15:9)

OET-RV: 9 Their worship of me is useless,
⇔ They teach human ideas as if they’re commands.’ ” (MAT 15:9)

Key: D=adverb