The meaning of “מַתָּן”
Understanding mattân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gift, to give, reward. - a present 1) gifts, offerings, presents
מַתָּן
gift, to give, reward. - a present 1) gifts, offerings, presents
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:12 | “Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.” Word: מַתָּן (mattân) | |
| Numbers 18:11 | “And this is thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings of the children of Israel: I have given them unto thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: every one that is clean in thy house shall eat of it.” Word: מַתָּן (mattân) | |
| Proverbs 18:16 | “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Word: מַתָּן (mattân) | |
| Proverbs 19:6 | “Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.” Word: מַתָּן (mattân) | |
| Proverbs 21:14 | “A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.” Word: מַתָּן (mattân) |
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