Lexical Definition
Ματθάν Matthán (mat-than') Matthan N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (מַתָּן)
Matthan.
- Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ματθὰν | Matthan | Matt.1.15 |
| Ματθάν | Mattan | LXX.2Chr.23.17 |
| Matthan | Matt.1.15 |
Abbott-Smith
Μαθθάν (Rec. Ματθ-, v.s. Μαθθαῖος), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. מַתָּן),
Matthan: Mt 1:15.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 1:15 |
Profile
Male • Son of Eleazar • Grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Matthan was the grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Mat.1.15,15).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, first mentioned at Mat.1.15;
- only referred to as Matthan Ματθάν;
- a son of Eleazar Ἐλεάζαρ;
- father of Jacob Ἰακώβ.
Matthan is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. He was the son of Eleazar and the father of Jacob, who was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:15). Matthan's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the legal lineage of Jesus through His earthly father, Joseph, tracing back to Abraham and David.
All entries for Matthan: Ματθάν