Lexical Definition
Ματθάτ Matthát (mat-that') Matthat N:N-M-P
probably a shortened form of Ματταθίας
Mathat.
- Matthat (i.e. Mattithjah), the name of two Israelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μαθθὰτ | of Matthat | Luke.3.29 |
Abbott-Smith
Μαθθάτ (T, -άθ; Rec. Ματθ-, v.s. Μαθθαῖος), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. מַתָּת),
Matthat: Lk 3:29 (cf. Ματθάτ).†
Ματθάτ (v.s. Μαθθάτ,
Matthat: Lk 3:24 (T, Μαθθάθ).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:24 · 3:29 |
Profile
Male • Son of Levi • An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Matthat was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in His genealogy (Luk.3.29).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.29;
- only referred to as Matthat Ματθάτ;
- a son of Levi Λευΐ;
- father of Jorim Ἰωρείμ.
Matthat is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Levi and the father of Jorim (Luke 3:29). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Matthat's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the human ancestry of Jesus.
All entries for Matthat: Ματθάτ