Strong's Lexicon mattath: Gift Original Word: מַתָּת Word Origin: Derived from the root נָתַן (natan), meaning "to give." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the New Testament is δῶρον (dōron), Strong's Greek 1435, which also means "gift" or "offering." Usage: The Hebrew word "mattath" refers to a "gift" or "present." It is used to denote something given voluntarily without expectation of return, often as an expression of goodwill or favor. In the biblical context, it can refer to offerings made to God or gifts exchanged between people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, gifts were an important part of social and religious life. They were used to express gratitude, honor, and allegiance. Offerings to God were seen as a way to show devotion and obedience, while gifts between individuals could solidify alliances, show respect, or seek favor. The concept of giving is deeply embedded in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is often portrayed as the ultimate giver. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nathan Definition a gift NASB Translation gift (2), gifts (1), give (2), reward (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַתַּת] noun feminine id.; — absolute מַתָּ֑ת 1 Kings 13:7; construct מַתַּת Proverbs 25:14 4t.; — gift = reward 1 Kings 13:7; מַתַּת יָדוֺ the gift of his hand, i.e. of his power, what he is able to give Ezekiel 46:5,11 (compare מַתָּנָה and יָד 2); אֱלֹהִים ׳מ Ecclesiastes 3:13 the gift of God (of the enjoyment of man), so Ecclesiastes 5:18; שָׁ֑קֶר ׳מ Proverbs 25:14 a gift of falsity, i.e. one promised and not given. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gift Feminine of mattan abbreviated form; a present -- gift. see HEBREW mattan Forms and Transliterations בְּמַתַּת־ במתת־ מַתַּ֣ת מַתַּ֥ת מַתָּֽת׃ מתת מתת׃ bə·mat·taṯ- bemattat bəmattaṯ- mat·taṯ mat·tāṯ matTat mattaṯ mattāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 13:7 HEB: וְאֶתְּנָ֥ה לְךָ֖ מַתָּֽת׃ NAS: yourself, and I will give you a reward. KJV: thyself, and I will give thee a reward. INT: and refresh will give A reward Proverbs 25:14 Ecclesiastes 3:13 Ecclesiastes 5:19 Ezekiel 46:5 Ezekiel 46:11 6 Occurrences |
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