Know the Word.

Greek word

mataióō

ματαιόω

What it means

to render foolish, i.e. wicked or, idolatrous

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

Where it comes from

from mátaios (μάταιος)

How the King James translates it

  • vain1

Every place it appears 1

Romans1:21