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G3092

Μαάθ

Maáth /mah-ath'/ Ask about this word
Rootprobably of Hebrew origin
MeaningMaath, an Israelite
KJV usageMaath.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Maáth — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Maáth, represented by G3092, is the name of an Israelite. The name is noted as being probably of Hebrew origin. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse within the biblical text, marking its use as highly specific.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole appearance of G3092 is in the genealogy of Jesus presented in the Gospel of Luke. The verse states, "Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda" Luke 3:26. In this context, Maáth serves exclusively as a genealogical link, identifying him as the son of Mattathias and an ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Related Words & Concepts

The individuals listed alongside Maáth in his only scriptural mention provide the direct context for his identity:

  • G3161 Mattathías: Defined as "Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian," he is named as the father of Maáth Luke 3:26.
  • G4584 Semeḯ: Defined as "Semei (i.e. Shimi), an Israelite," he is the father of Mattathias and therefore the grandfather of Maáth Luke 3:26.
  • G2501 Iōsḗph: Defined as "Joseph, the name of seven Israelites," this Joseph is listed as the father of Semei in this ancestral line Luke 3:26.
  • G2455 Ioúdas: Defined as "Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites," this Juda is identified as the father of Joseph in the genealogy Luke 3:26.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G3092 is tied entirely to its placement within the lineage of Jesus.

  • Genealogical Record: The primary role of Maáth is to serve as a name in the official ancestry of Jesus Christ as recorded by Luke, establishing a specific human heritage Luke 3:26.
  • Israelite Heritage: The definition of Maáth as an "Israelite" reinforces the ancestral connection of Jesus to the people of Israel through this line.

Summary

In summary, G3092 Maáth is a name whose significance is derived entirely from its single appearance in scripture. It does not correspond to a figure involved in any biblical narrative or teaching but is preserved for its role in documenting the human ancestry of Jesus. The name functions as one link in a generational chain connecting Jesus to his Israelite forefathers, including Mattathias, Semei, Joseph, and Juda.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G3161 Ματταθίας of Hebrew origin (מַתִּתְיָה); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian:--Mattathias. G4584 Σεμεΐ of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעִי); Semei (i.e. Shimi), an Israelite:--Semei. G2501 Ἰωσήφ of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:--Joseph. G2455 Ἰούδας of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Luke — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.