Strong's Lexicon Mattatha: Mattatha Original Word: Ματταθά Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name מַתַּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), meaning "gift of Yahweh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4993 (מַתַּתְיָהוּ, Mattithyahu): Meaning "gift of Yahweh," a common Hebrew name found in various forms throughout the Old Testament. Usage: The name Mattatha is used in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It signifies a person in the lineage of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and legitimacy, especially concerning priestly and royal lines. The name Mattatha, like many others in the genealogy, reflects the Jewish custom of naming children with meanings that honor God, in this case, "gift of Yahweh." This practice underscores the importance of divine providence and blessing in family lineage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Mattattah Definition Mattatha, an Isr. NASB Translation Mattatha (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3160: ΜατταθάΜατταθά, ὁ (see the preceding names), Mattatha, the son of Nathan and grandson of David: Luke 3:31. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mattatha. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias (compare soterion); Mattatha (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite -- Mattatha. see GREEK Mattathias see GREEK soterion Forms and Transliterations Ματταθα Ματταθά Ματταθὰ Mattatha MattatháLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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