ματαιότητι
mataiótēs
The condition of being futile, empty, or lacking in purpose; by extension, vanity, emptiness, or aimlessness (especially in reference to actions, pursuits, or speech that lack true value or significance). In moral or ethical contexts, it can carry the idea of worthlessness or futility in moral conduct, sometimes implying emptiness or depravity. The core sense is of that which fails to achieve a meaningful or enduring outcome.
Romans 8:20 · Word #3
Lexicon G3153
| Lemma | ματαιότης |
| Transliteration | mataiótēs |
| Strong's | G3153 |
| Definition | The condition of being futile, empty, or lacking in purpose; by extension, vanity, emptiness, or aimlessness (especially in reference to actions, pursuits, or speech that lack true value or significance). In moral or ethical contexts, it can carry the idea of worthlessness or futility in moral conduct, sometimes implying emptiness or depravity. The core sense is of that which fails to achieve a meaningful or enduring outcome. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ματαιότης |
| Strong's | G3153 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3153-01
in futility
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DFS); abstract noun formed with -της indicating a state or condition. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ματαιότης denotes the condition of futility or emptiness; the dative singular form ματαιότητι naturally conveys sphere or state, rendered concisely as "in futility," preserving both root meaning and case. |
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