Mattatha Ματταθά
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Biography
Mattatha is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as the son of Nathan and the father of Menna (Luk.3.31). This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through His mother, Mary, back to David and ultimately to Adam. Mattatha's 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 3:31
"the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ματταθά | G3160 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)