Μαθθάν
maththan
Matthan
of Hebrew origin (מַתָּן); Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite:--Matthan.
Matthew 1:15 · Word #10
Lexicon G3157
| Lemma | Ματθάν |
| Transliteration | Matthán |
| Strong's | G3157 |
| In-context | Matthan |
| Literal | Matthan |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Μαθθάν |
| Strong's | G3157 |
SIBI-P1 G3157-01
Matthan (“Gift”), masculine singular proper name (subject/object form)
| Root | Ματθάν (Matthan) |
| Core Meanings | gift, giving, bestowed gift (from Hebrew מַתָּן) |
| Semantic Range | Personal name meaning “Gift”; refers specifically to an Israelite individual in genealogical contexts. |
| Conceptual Significance | As a theophoric-style name rooted in “gift,” it reflects the Hebrew practice of expressing gratitude or divine favor through naming, underscoring themes of lineage and covenant continuity in biblical genealogies. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,NMSI / AMSI = noun, masculine singular, nominative or accusative; indeclinable proper name of Hebrew origin. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the Hebrew root meaning "gift," so retaining “Gift” in quotation preserves the underlying semantic connection. The form is masculine singular and indeclinable, appearing in nominative and accusative singular; "proper name (subject/object form)" reflects its grammatical function in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G3157)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:15 | Μαθθάν | maththan | Matthan |
| Matthew 1:15 | Μαθθὰν | maththan-2 | Matthan |