Strong's Lexicon

H4977

H4977 — מַתּתָּן

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

HebrewMattannameOccurrences: 3

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:	H4977
Word:	מַתּתָּן
Part of Speech:	name
Etymology:	the same as H4976
Language:	Hebrew
Occurrences:	3
Transliteration:	Mattan
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:	mat-tawn'
Meaning:	1. Mattan, the name of a priest of Baal, and of an Israelite
KJV Renderings:	Mattan.

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II. מַתָּן proper name, masculine

1. priest of Baal at Jerusalem 2Kgs 11:18 = 2Chr 23:17 ᵐ5 Μαγθαν, Ματθαν, ᵐ5 ^L Ματθαν.

2. father of Shephatiah, in Judah Jer 38:1 ᵐ5 Ναθαν, Μαθθα.