Strong G3159Ματθίας, Μαθθίας
Matthias
- Transliteration
- Matthias
- Pronunciation
- mat-thee'-as
- Morphology
- Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person
Definition
Apparently a shortened form of G3161; Matthias (that is Mattithjah) an Israelite: - Matthias.
Meaning of the name
Matthias, "gift of Yahweh"
Detailed definition
Μαθθίας (Rec. Ματθ-, see: Μαθθαῖος), -α, ὁ (Heb. מַתָּת),
Matthias: Act.1:23, 26.†
(AS)
Matthias: Act.1:23, 26.†
(AS)
In the biblical story
Matthias
Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles (Act.1.23,26).
In the Bible
Strong G3159 appears in 2 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- matthias2
First verses
- Acts 1:23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
- Acts 1:26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.