Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ματταθά”
Understanding Mattathá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably a shortened form of Ματταθίας (compare σωτήριον) Mattatha. - Mattatha (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ματταθά
Phoneticmat-tath-ah'
TransliterationMattathá
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably a shortened form of Ματταθίας (compare σωτήριον) Mattatha. - Mattatha (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:31 | “Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,” Word: Ματταθά (Mattathá) |