Ancestor of Jesus Christ
Maath
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:26.
ΜαάθMaath
The name means “wiping away; breaking; fearing; smiting.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Mattathias
- Children
- Naggai
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Maath Written by AI
Maath is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:26). He is listed as the son of Mattathias and the father of Naggai, making him a distant ancestor of Jesus. The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, emphasizing His connection to all of humanity. Maath's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lines and ancestral heritage in Jewish culture. However, no further information is provided about Maath's life, occupation, or role in the biblical narrative. His presence in the genealogy serves primarily to establish Jesus' lineage and to affirm His descent from the royal line of David, as well as His connection to the broader human family.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Small, a person named in our Lord’s ancestry (Luke 3:26).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Luke 3:26
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.