Mattathias Ματταθίας
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
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 Joseph, the son of Judah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ματταθίας | G3161H |