MATTHEW Definition & Meaning

Matthew

[math-yoo]

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noun

one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.
(in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.
a male given name.

Matthew

/ ˈ��æθ��ː /

noun

a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16
the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Matthew¹

From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic �Ѳ��ٳ��徱, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”

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My son Matthew, he’s Brian’s voice, and the DNA is there.

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The SDLP's Matthew O'Toole said he would refer Lyons to the standards commissioner over his comments, saying "lives are at stake".

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Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo said the squabbling among the jury was nothing unusual.

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West Indies, who were again without star all-rounder Hayley Matthews because of a shoulder injury, had slipped to 4-3 inside the first four overs after England chose to bowl first under gloomy skies.

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It will not be the same case of taking one wicket to define a game, and Matthews' efforts suggest this is a challenge they are desperately in need of.

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Matthean Matthew of Paris

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