Lexical Definition
Ματταθά Mattathá (mat-tath-ah') Mattatha N:N-M-P
probably a shortened form of Ματταθίας (compare σωτήριον)
Mattatha.
- Mattatha (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ματταθὰ | of Mattatha | Luke.3.31 |
Abbott-Smith
Ματταθά, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. מַתַּתָּה),
Mattatha: Lk 3:31.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:31 |
Profile
Male • Son of Nathan • An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Mattatha was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in His genealogy (Luk.3.31).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.31;
- only referred to as Mattatha Ματταθά;
- a son of Nathan נָתָן;
- father of Menna Μαϊνάν.
Mattatha is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Nathan and the father of Menna (Luke 3:31). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Mattatha's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the human ancestry of Jesus and His connection to the royal line of David.
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