Strong's G3156 · Greek
Ματθαῖος
Matthaîos
Definition
Matthæus (i.e. Matthitjah), an Israelite and a Christian
KJV: Matthew
Root / derivation: a shorter form of G3164 (μάχομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ματθαῖος across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Matthew 10:3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3156 (Matthaîos) mean?
Matthæus (i.e. Matthitjah), an Israelite and a Christian
How many times does G3156 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3156 (Ματθαῖος) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Matthew.”
How is Matthaîos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3156 is rendered as “Matthew” (5×).
Where does the Greek word Ματθαῖος come from?
a shorter form of G3164 (μάχομαι);