3161. Mattathias

Lexicon

Mattathias: Mattathias

Original Word: Ματταθίας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Mattathias
Pronunciation: mat-tath-ee'-as
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-tath-ee'-as)
Definition: Mattathias
Meaning: Mattathias, an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Mattathias.

Of Hebrew origin (Mattithyah); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian -- Mattathias.

see HEBREW Mattithyah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of 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).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4993 מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu): A Hebrew name meaning "gift of Yahweh," which is the origin of the Greek Ματταθίας. This name appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in Israel's history, such as priests and leaders.

Usage: The name Ματταθίας appears in the genealogies of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament. It is used to identify individuals in the lineage of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of messianic prophecies through His ancestry.

Context: Ματταθίας is a name found in the genealogical records of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 3:25-26, Ματταθίας is mentioned as an ancestor of Jesus, appearing in the lineage that traces back to David and ultimately to Adam. This genealogy underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from David's line. The name Ματταθίας, meaning "gift of Yahweh," reflects the theological theme of divine providence and blessing throughout the biblical narrative. The inclusion of Ματταθίας in the genealogy serves to connect Jesus to the broader history of Israel and God's covenantal promises.

Forms and Transliterations

Ματταθιου Ματταθίου Mattathiou Mattathíou

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:25 N-GMS
GRK: 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
GRK: Μαάθ τοῦ Ματταθίου τοῦ Σεμεῒν
NAS: the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Maath, which was [the son] of Mattathias, which was [the son] of Semei,
INT: of Maath of Mattathias of Semein

Strong's Greek 3161
2 Occurrences

Ματταθίου — 2 Occ.