Μαθθάν
Matthán
Matthan
Personal name: Matthan. Refers to a male individual in genealogical records, specifically identified in the Gospel of Matthew as an ancestor of Jesus. The core meaning is simply a proper name, typically serving to denote an individual by lineage or descent.
Matthew 1:15 · Word #10
Lexicon G3157
| Lemma | Ματθάν |
| Transliteration | Matthán |
| Strong's | G3157 |
| Definition | Personal name: Matthan. Refers to a male individual in genealogical records, specifically identified in the Gospel of Matthew as an ancestor of Jesus. The core meaning is simply a proper name, typically serving to denote an individual by lineage or descent. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Matthan |
| Literal | Matthan |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Μαθθάν |
| Strong's | G3157 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3157-01
Matthan
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, accusative (proper name in direct object or equivalent function). |
| Rendering Rationale | As a masculine singular proper noun in the accusative, the form functions as a personal name. English does not mark case for proper names, so "Matthan" faithfully preserves the lexical identity while reflecting its singular masculine usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Matthan
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Greek. P1 meaning: Matthan |