3157. Matthan

Lexicon

Matthan: Matthan

Original Word: Ματθάν
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Matthan
Pronunciation: mat-than'
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-than')
Definition: Matthan
Meaning: Matthan.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Matthan.

Of Hebrew origin (Mattan); Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite -- Matthan.

see HEBREW Mattan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Mattan
Definition
Matthan, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Matthan (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3157: Ματθάν

Ματθάν (L T Tr WH Μαθθάν (see references under the word Ματθαῖος)), ὁ (מַתָּן a gift), Matthan, one of Christ's ancestors: Matthew 1:15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name מַתָּן (Mattan), which means "gift."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek Ματθάν corresponds to the Hebrew מַתָּן (Mattan), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 4977. This Hebrew name also means "gift" and is used in the Old Testament to refer to various individuals, including a priest during the reign of King Josiah (2 Kings 23:7) and others.

Usage: The name Matthan appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Context: • Matthan in the Genealogy of Jesus: Matthan is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. He is identified as the father of Jacob, who is the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This places Matthan in the lineage of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from the line of David.
• Scriptural Reference: The reference to Matthan can be found in Matthew 1:15-16: "Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ." (BSB)
• Historical Context: The genealogy in Matthew serves to establish Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, emphasizing His messianic credentials. Matthan's inclusion in this lineage underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations.
• Theological Significance: The mention of Matthan, along with other ancestors of Jesus, illustrates the divine orchestration of history to bring about the birth of the Savior. It reflects the theme of God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through ordinary human lives.

Forms and Transliterations

Μαθθαν Μαθθάν Μαθθὰν Ματθάν Ματθὰν Matthan Matthán Matthàn

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:15 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ματθάν Ματθὰν δὲ
KJV: Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan
INT: was father of Matthan Matthan moreover

Matthew 1:15 N
GRK: τὸν Ματθάν Ματθὰν δὲ ἐγέννησεν
KJV: Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
INT: Matthan Matthan moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 3157
2 Occurrences

Ματθάν — 2 Occ.