Lexical Definition
Ματταθίας Mattathías (mat-tath-ee'-as) Mattathias N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (מַתִּתְיָה)
Mattathias.
- Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ματταθίου | of Mattathias | Luke.3.25 |
Abbott-Smith
Ματταθίας, -ου, ὁ,
Mattathias (cf. Μαθθίας): Lk 3:25, 26.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:25 · 3:26 |
Profile
Male • Son of Amos • An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Mattathias was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in His genealogy (Luk.3.25).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.25;
- only referred to as Mattathias Ματταθίας;
- a son of Amos Ἀμώς;
- father of Joseph Ἰωσήφ.
Mattathias is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Amos and the father of Joseph (Luke 3:25). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Mattathias' inclusion in this genealogy highlights the human ancestry of Jesus and His connection to the royal line of David.
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