Mattathias Ματταθίας
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Mattathias in the Bible?
Mattathias was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:26. He is listed as the son of Semein and the father of Maath in the lineage that traces Jesus' descent through Mary back through David to Adam. His appearance in this genealogy emphasizes Jesus' genuine human ancestry and His rightful connection to the royal line of David, demonstrating that Christ came from the promised lineage as foretold in the Old Testament.
Biography
Mattathias is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Semein and the father of Maath (Luk.3.26). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Mattathias' inclusion in this genealogy highlights the human ancestry of Jesus and His connection to the royal line of David.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:26
"the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ματταθίας |