מַתָּ֣ן
𐤌𐤕𐤍
mattân
gift
A gift; something given voluntarily without expectation of return, often as an expression of loyalty, honor, or respect. In proper noun usage, Mattan designates a personal name. The noun may refer to a concrete offering, ceremonial or cultic gifts, or a token of goodwill.
Proverbs 18:16 · Word #1
Lexicon H4976
| Lemma | מַתָּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mattân |
| Strong's | H4976 |
| Definition | A gift; something given voluntarily without expectation of return, often as an expression of loyalty, honor, or respect. In proper noun usage, Mattan designates a personal name. The noun may refer to a concrete offering, ceremonial or cultic gifts, or a token of goodwill. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | gift |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4976-01
Mattan
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun; proper name form of מַתָּן derived from the verbal root נתן. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper noun derived from the root נתן (“to give”), functioning as a personal name. Rendering it as “Mattan” preserves its nominal form while retaining its identity as a name built on the concept of a gift. |
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