Strong's Lexicon Mattan: Mattan Original Word: מַתָּן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָתַן (natan), meaning "to give." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Mattan, the concept of "gift" is captured in Greek by the word δῶρον (dōron), Strong's Greek #1435, which also means "gift." Usage: The name "Mattan" means "gift" or "gift of God." In the Bible, it is used as a proper name for individuals, signifying the idea of being a gift or blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect circumstances of birth, parental hopes, or divine attributes. The name Mattan, meaning "gift," would have been seen as a positive and hopeful designation, possibly indicating the child was considered a blessing or a special gift from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nathan Definition a priest of Baal, also a man of Judah NASB Translation Mattan (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מַתָּן proper name, masculine 1. priest of Baal at Jerusalem 2 Kings 11:18 2Chronicles 23:17; ᵐ5 Μαγθαν, Ματθαν, ᵐ5L Ματθαν. 2 father of Shephatiah, in Judah Jeremiah 38:1; ᵐ5 Ναθαν, Μαθθα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mattan The same as mattan; Mattan, the name of a priest of Baal, and of an Israelite -- Mattan. see HEBREW mattan Forms and Transliterations מַתָּ֗ן מַתָּן֙ מתן mat·tān matTan mattānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 11:18 HEB: הֵיטֵ֔ב וְאֵ֗ת מַתָּן֙ כֹּהֵ֣ן הַבַּ֔עַל NAS: and killed Mattan the priest KJV: and slew Mattan the priest INT: broke thoroughly Mattan the priest of Baal 2 Chronicles 23:17 Jeremiah 38:1 3 Occurrences |
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