Berean Strong's Lexicon Matred: Matred Original Word: מַטְרֵד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be spread out Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Matred, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, genealogical records in the New Testament, such as those found in Matthew 1 and Luke 3, serve a similar purpose in tracing lineage and heritage. Usage: Matred is a personal name found in the genealogies of the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual within the lineage of the Edomite kings. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the biblical narrative, but it is part of the genealogical record that traces the descendants of Esau. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and social status. The mention of Matred in the Bible highlights the importance of lineage and heritage, particularly among the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites had a complex relationship with the Israelites, often characterized by conflict and rivalry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tarad Definition an Edomite woman NASB Translation Matred (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְטְרֵד proper name, feminine mother-in-law of Hadar (Hadad) Genesis 36:39 ᵐ5 Ματρ(α)ε(ι)θ (ᵐ5 here, not in Chronicles, makes ׳מ son of Mezahab, i.e. proper name, masculine) = 1 Chronicles 1:50, ᵐ5 Ματραδ, Ματρηθ. טרה (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Matred From tarad; propulsive; Matred, an Edomitess -- Matred. see HEBREW tarad Forms and Transliterations מַטְרֵ֔ד מטרד maṭ·rêḏ matRed maṭrêḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:39 HEB: מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙ בַּת־ מַטְרֵ֔ד בַּ֖ת מֵ֥י NAS: the daughter of Matred, daughter KJV: the daughter of Matred, the daughter INT: was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred daughter of Mezahab 1 Chronicles 1:50 2 Occurrences |
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