Lexical Definition
מַטְרֵד Maṭrêd (mat-rade') Matred N:N-F-P
from טָרַד; propulsive
Matred.
- § Matred = "pushing forward"
- Matred, an Edomitess
1) daughter of Mezahab and mother of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadar (Hadad) of Pau, king of Edom
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְטְרֵד proper name, feminine mother-in-law of Hadar (Hadad) Gen 36:39 ᵐ5 Ματρ(α)ε(ι)θ (ᵐ5 here, not in Chronicles, makes ׳מ son of Mezahab, i.e. proper name, masculine) = 1Chr 1:50, ᵐ5 Ματραδ, Ματρηθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:39 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:50 |
Profile
Female • Daughter of Mezahab • Mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, king of Edom.
Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs
Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, king of Edom (Gen.36.39; 1Ch.1.50).
- A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.39;
- only referred to as Matred מַטְרֵד;
- a daughter of Mezahab מֵי זָהָב;
- mother of Mehetabel מְהֵיטַבְאֵל.
Matred was a woman mentioned in the genealogies of the kings of Edom. She was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), the last king of Edom mentioned before the monarchy of Israel (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50).
All entries for Matred: מַטְרֵד
Related Profiles:
- Mezahab (father)
- husband_of_Matred (spouse)
- Mehetabel (child)