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

Saint Matthew or Levi
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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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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Finance chief Matthew Friend has also cited tariffs as an example of developments that were affecting consumer confidence.

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Kemp, also known for his portrayal of the Swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, admitted Kilmer's acting methods on set sometimes appeared to be "crazy" while at other times there were "moments of absolute genius".

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The email confirmed Matthew Sharkey was a direct relative of Baby Callum, with a one in 36 billion likelihood of him not being.

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The court heard how she became pregnant in the summer of 1997, while she was suffering from undiagnosed post-natal depression following the birth of Matthew the previous year.

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“Hailey faced every hurdle with so much courage and love—even though her body went through so much, she never wavered,” Matthew wrote in the post.

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