Lexical Definition
מַתָּת mattâth (mat-tawth') gift H:N-F
feminine of מַתָּן abbreviated form
gift.
- a present
1) gift, reward
Usage: 4 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַתָּֽת | a gift | 1Kgs.13.7 |
| מַתַּ֥ת | a gift of | Eccl.3.13 • Eccl.5.19 |
| מַתַּ֣ת | gift of | Ezek.46.5 • Ezek.46.11 |
| בְּמַתַּת | in a gift of | Prov.25.14 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַתַּת] noun feminine id.; — absolute מַתָּ֑ת 1Kgs 13:7 construct מַתַּת Prov 25:14 + 4 t.; — gift = reward 1Kgs 13:7 מַתַּת יָדוֺ the gift of his hand, i.e. of his power, what he is able to give Ezek 46:5; Ezek 46:11 (compare מַתָּנָה and יָד 2); אֱלֹהִים ׳מ Eccl 3:13 the gift of God (of the enjoyment of man), so Eccl 5:18* שָׁ֑קֶר ׳מ Prov 25:14 a gift of falsity, i.e. one promised and not given.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 13:7 |
| Proverbs | 25:14 |
| Ecclesiastes | 3:13 · 5:18* |
| Ezekiel | 46:5 · 46:11 |