Strong's Lexicon Matthias: Matthias Original Word: Ματθίας Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), meaning "gift of Yahweh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4993 (מַתִּתְיָהוּ, Mattithyahu): Meaning "gift of Yahweh," a name borne by several individuals in the Old Testament. Usage: Matthias is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to the disciple chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles. His selection is recorded in the Book of Acts, where he is chosen by casting lots among the disciples. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Jewish tradition, names often held significant meaning, reflecting the character or destiny of the individual. Matthias, meaning "gift of Yahweh," suggests a divine purpose and blessing. The selection of Matthias as an apostle took place in the early days of the Christian church, a time when the apostles were establishing the foundation of the church and spreading the teachings of Jesus. The casting of lots was a common practice in ancient Israel for making decisions, believed to reflect God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Maththias, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3159: ΜατθίαςΜατθίας (T Tr WH Μαθθίας (see references under the word Ματθαῖος)), Ματθια (yet cf. Buttmann, 18 (16)), ὁ (see Ματθαῖος), Matthias, the apostle who took the place of Judas Iscariot: Acts 1:23, 26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Matthias. Apparently a shortened form of Mattathias; Matthias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite -- Matthias. see GREEK Mattathias Forms and Transliterations Μαθθιαν Μαθθίαν Maththian MaththíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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