3160. Mattatha
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Mattatha: Mattatha

Original Word: Ματταθά
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Mattatha
Pronunciation: mat-tath-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-tath-ah')
Definition: Mattatha
Meaning: Mattatha.

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Mattattah
Definition
Mattatha, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Mattatha (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3160: Ματταθά

Ματταθά, (see the preceding names), Mattatha, the son of Nathan and grandson of David: Luke 3:31.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name מַתַּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), which means "gift of Yahweh."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek Ματταθά corresponds to the Hebrew מַתַּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 4993. This Hebrew name is similarly used in the Old Testament to denote individuals who are considered gifts from God, often appearing in genealogical contexts or lists of notable figures.

Usage: The name Ματταθά appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

Context: Ματταθά (Mattatha) is a name found in the New Testament, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 3:31, Mattatha is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, situated in the lineage that traces back through David to Adam. This genealogy highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from the house of David. The inclusion of Mattatha in this lineage underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. The name itself, meaning "gift of Yahweh," reflects the theological theme of divine grace and providence that permeates the biblical narrative. The genealogical record in Luke serves to affirm Jesus' legitimate claim to the Davidic line, thus reinforcing His messianic credentials.

Forms and Transliterations
Ματταθα Ματταθά Ματταθὰ Mattatha Mattathá
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:31 N
GRK: Μεννά τοῦ Ματταθά τοῦ Ναθάμ
NAS: the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan,
KJV: which was [the son] of Menan, which was [the son] of Mattatha, which was [the son] of Nathan,
INT: of Menna of Mattathah of Nathan

Strong's Greek 3160
1 Occurrence


Ματταθά — 1 Occ.















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