Strong's Lexicon Mattathias: Mattathias Original Word: Ματταθίας Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), meaning "gift of Yahweh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry is Strong's H4993, מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), which also means "gift of Yahweh." Usage: Mattathias is a proper noun used to refer to a specific individual in the genealogies of Jesus Christ. The name signifies "gift of Yahweh," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize divine favor or blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Mattathias is rooted in Jewish tradition and history. It is notably associated with the Hasmonean family, particularly Mattathias the Hasmonean, who was a Jewish priest and the father of Judas Maccabeus. This historical figure played a significant role in the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. However, in the context of the New Testament, Mattathias is mentioned in the genealogical records of Jesus, highlighting the Jewish heritage and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Mattithyah Definition Mattathias, an Isr. name NASB Translation Mattathias (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3161: Μαθθαθιας[Μαθθαθιας, see Ματταθίας.] STRONGS NT 3161: Ματαθιας [Ματαθιας, see Ματταθίας.] STRONGS NT 3161: ΜατταθίαςΜατταθίας, Ματταθίου (Buttmann, 18 (16)), ὁ, Mattathias; 1. one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:25 (here Treg. Μαθθαθιου (cf. references under the word Ματθαῖος, at the beginning)). 2. one of the ancestors of the man just mentioned: Luke 3:26 (Tr marginal reading Ματαθιου). Of Hebrew origin (Mattithyah); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian -- Mattathias. see HEBREW Mattithyah Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:25 N-GMSGRK: τοῦ Ματταθίου τοῦ Ἀμώς NAS: the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, KJV: Which was [the son] of Mattathias, which was [the son] of Amos, INT: of Mattathias of Amos Luke 3:26 N-GMS |
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