הָבַל haval (H1892) means “emptiness or vanity” in the sense of coming to nothing when effort is given (cf. Ecclesiastes 1:1-3). הָבַל haval is equivalent to the Greek word μάταιος mataios (G3152) which means to be devoid of force, truth, success, or result; useless, of no purpose or ματαιότης mataiotēs (G3153) what is devoid of truth and appropriateness (cf. 2 Peter 2:18); perverseness or depravation (cf. Ephesians 4:17); frailty or want of vigor (cf. Romans 8:20).
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