Matthat Ματθάτ, Μαθθάτ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Matthat in the Bible?
Matthat was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the genealogical record found in Luke 3:24. He is identified as the son of Levi and the father of Jorim, appearing in the lineage that traces Jesus' ancestry through His mother Mary back to King David and ultimately to Adam. His inclusion in Luke's genealogy serves to establish Jesus' human heritage and connect Him to the promised line of David, emphasizing both His humanity and His fulfillment of Old Testament messianic expectations.
Biography
Matthat is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Levi and the father of Jorim (Luk.3.24). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Matthat's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the human ancestry of Jesus.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:24
"the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ματθάτ, Μαθθάτ |