Strong’s G3156

Ματθαῖος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Matthaios

Pronunciation

mat-thah'-yos

Definition

Matthew

Meaning

Matthew.

Usage

The name "Matthew" is used in the New Testament to refer to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally identified as the author of the Gospel of Matthew. The name signifies a person who is a gift from God, reflecting the Hebrew origin of the name.

Bible references

Matthew 9:9;Matthew 10:3;Mark 3:18;Luke 6:15;Acts 1:13