3481. Natham

Lexicon

Natham: Natham

Original Word: Νάθαμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Natham
Pronunciation: NA-tham
Phonetic Spelling: (nath-an')
Definition: Natham
Meaning: Nathan, son of David, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Nathan.

Of Hebrew origin (Nathan); Nathan, an Israelite -- Nathan.

see HEBREW Nathan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Nathan
Definition
Nathan, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Nathan (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3481: Ναθαν

Ναθαν or (so L marginal reading T WH) Ναθάμ, ὁ (נָתָן (`given' namely, of God)), Nathan: a son of David the king (2 Samuel 5:14), Luke 3:31.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The Greek word Νάθαμ is a transliteration of the Hebrew name נָתָן (Nathan).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5416 נָתָן (Nathan): This is the Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Νάθαμ, carrying the same meaning of "He has given" or "Gift." It is used in the Old Testament to refer to the prophet Nathan and other individuals bearing the name.

Usage: The name Νάθαμ appears in the New Testament as a reference to the Old Testament prophet Nathan, who served during the reign of King David. It is used in genealogical contexts to trace the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Context: Νάθαμ (Nathan) is a significant biblical figure known primarily as a prophet during the time of King David. He is most notably recognized for his role in confronting David regarding his sin with Bathsheba, as recorded in 2 Samuel 12. Nathan's boldness in delivering God's message to the king exemplifies the prophetic duty to speak truth to power, regardless of personal risk.

Nathan also played a crucial role in the succession narrative of Solomon, ensuring that David's son would inherit the throne, as seen in 1 Kings 1. His involvement in these key events highlights his influence and the trust placed in him by both God and David.

In the New Testament, Nathan is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:31), where he is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, tracing the lineage through David's son Nathan rather than Solomon, as seen in Matthew's genealogy. This inclusion underscores the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant and the messianic promise through different lines of descent.

Forms and Transliterations

Ναθαμ Ναθάμ Ναθὰμ Natham Nathám

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:31 N
GRK: Ματταθά τοῦ Ναθάμ τοῦ Δαυὶδ
NAS: the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,
KJV: which was [the son] of Mattatha, which was [the son] of Nathan, which was [the son] of David,
INT: of Mattathah of Nathan of David

Strong's Greek 3481
1 Occurrence

Ναθάμ — 1 Occ.