Definition
Definition of Matthew - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namesmale given name of Hebrew origin
- Matthew is a common name in many countries.
2.
family namesurname originating as a patronymic
- Her last name is Matthew, passed down from her ancestors.
3.
apostleTECH. disciple of Jesus and author of the first GospelTECH.
- Matthew was one of the twelve Apostles.
4.
GospelTECH. one of the Gospels in the New TestamentTECH.
- The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount.
Expressions with Matthew
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type of knot used to prevent a rope from unraveling
He tied a Matthew Walker at the end of the rope to secure it..
Origin of Matthew
Hebrew, Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)
Terms with Matthew included in their meaning
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typography
typeface designed by Matthew Carter in 1993
Christianity
related to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
abr: Matthew
book of the Bible about Jesus by Matthew
abr: Matthew
first book of the New Testament's Gospels
abr: Matthew
book in the New Testament of the Bible
religious text
major discourse by Jesus in Matthew 5-7
first name
short form of the male name Matthew
Examples of Matthew in a sentence
Matthew received an award for his performance. Matthew is a common surname in many English-speaking countries. The Matthews have a long family history in this town. Matthew's teachings are recorded in the New Testament. The Gospel according to Matthew is often quoted in sermons. Matthew is often quoted for its teachings on forgiveness.
Scholars frequently reference Matthew in theological discussions.
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- French:Matthieu, Matthew, ...
- German:Matthew, Matthäus, ...
- Italian:Matteo, Matthew, ...
- Spanish:Mateo, Matthew, ...
- Portuguese:Mateus, Matthew, ...
- Chinese:马修, 马太, ...
- Japanese:マシュー, マタイ, ...
- Arabic:مَتَّى, ماثيو, ...
- Hebrew:מַתְיוּ, מַתַּי, ...
- Russian:Мэтью, Матфей, ...
- Ukrainian:Метью, Матвій, ...
- Hindi:मैथ्यू, मत्ती, ...
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