4308. Matred
Strong's Lexicon
Matred: Matred

Original Word: מַטְרֵד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Matred
Pronunciation: mat-RAID
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-rade')
Definition: Matred
Meaning: Matred

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 Origin
from 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 , be fresh, juicy, moist; Ethiopic raw).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Matred

From tarad; propulsive; Matred, an Edomitess -- Matred.

see HEBREW tarad

Forms and Transliterations
מַטְרֵ֔ד מטרד maṭ·rêḏ matRed maṭrêḏ
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Englishman'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
HEB: מְהֵיטַבְאֵל֙ בַּת־ מַטְרֵ֔ד בַּ֖ת מֵ֥י
NAS: the daughter of Matred, the daughter
KJV: the daughter of Matred, the daughter
INT: was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred the daughter of Mezahab

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4308
2 Occurrences


maṭ·rêḏ — 2 Occ.















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