4976. mattan

Lexicon

mattan: Gift

Original Word: מַתָּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mattan
Pronunciation: mat-tawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-tawn')
Definition: Gift
Meaning: a present

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gift, to give, reward

From nathan; a present -- gift, to give, reward.

see HEBREW nathan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nathan
Definition
a gift
NASB Translation
gift (4), gifts (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. מַתָּן noun masculine^{Proverbs 18:16}

collective gift(s); — absolute ׳מ Genesis 34:12 2t.; construct id. Proverbs 18:16 (see Baer^{on the passage} Ges^{§ 92g} Kö^{ii 1, 98}); suffix מַתָּנָם Numbers 18:11; — marriage-gifts Genesis 34:12 (J; + מֹהַר); offerings Numbers 18:11 (P; ׳תְּרוּמַת מ); elsewhere Generally, gifts, presents, Proverbs 18:16; Proverbs 21:14 ("" שֹׁחַד); אִישׁ מַתָּן Proverbs 19:6 = a giver of gifts.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָתַן (natan), which means "to give."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1390 (dōron): A Greek term meaning "gift" or "present," often used in the New Testament to describe offerings or gifts given to God or others.
• G1394 (dōrea): Another Greek term for "gift," emphasizing the aspect of a free or gracious gift, often used in theological contexts to describe the gifts of God, such as grace or the Holy Spirit.

These Greek terms share a conceptual link with מַתָּן, as they all convey the idea of giving and the significance of gifts in both human and divine relationships.

Usage: The term מַתָּן is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a gift or present, often in the context of offerings or tributes.

Context: מַתָּן (mattan) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, primarily signifying a gift or present. This term is often associated with offerings given to God or gifts exchanged between individuals. The concept of giving is central to the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel, where gifts could serve as expressions of gratitude, loyalty, or appeasement.

In the context of religious offerings, מַתָּן is used to describe the gifts presented to God as part of worship and sacrifice. These offerings were integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people, symbolizing devotion and obedience.

In interpersonal relationships, מַתָּן could refer to gifts given to establish or maintain alliances, demonstrate goodwill, or honor someone of higher status. The act of giving was a significant social practice, reflecting the values of generosity and reciprocity.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides several instances where מַתָּן is translated as "gift" or "present." For example, in Proverbs 18:16, it states, "A man's gift opens doors for him and brings him before great men." This highlights the power of a gift to create opportunities and influence social dynamics.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמַתָּ֔ן ומתן מַתָּ֣ן מַתָּֽן׃ מַתָּנָ֗ם מתן מתן׃ מתנם mat·tā·nām mat·tān matTan mattān mattaNam mattānām ū·mat·tān umatTan ūmattān

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 34:12
HEB: מְאֹד֙ מֹ֣הַר וּמַתָּ֔ן וְאֶ֨תְּנָ֔ה כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר
NAS: bridal payment and gift, and I will give
KJV: dowry and gift, and I will give
INT: so bridal and gift will give after

Numbers 18:11
HEB: לְּךָ֞ תְּרוּמַ֣ת מַתָּנָ֗ם לְכָל־ תְּנוּפֹת֮
NAS: also is yours, the offering of their gift, even all
KJV: And this [is] thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings
INT: This the offering of their gift all the wave

Proverbs 18:16
HEB: מַתָּ֣ן אָ֭דָם יַרְחִ֣יב
NAS: A man's gift makes room
KJV: A man's gift maketh room
INT: gift A man's makes

Proverbs 19:6
HEB: הָ֝רֵ֗עַ לְאִ֣ישׁ מַתָּֽן׃
NAS: is a friend to him who gives gifts.
KJV: to him that giveth gifts.
INT: friend to him gifts

Proverbs 21:14
HEB: מַתָּ֣ן בַּ֭סֵּתֶר יִכְפֶּה־
NAS: A gift in secret subdues
KJV: A gift in secret pacifieth
INT: A gift secret subdues

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4976
5 Occurrences

mat·tān — 3 Occ.
mat·tā·nām — 1 Occ.
ū·mat·tān — 1 Occ.