Matteüs

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Etymology

Ultimately from Matthaeus, from Koine Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), several figures in the New Testament including the apostle Matthew, from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattiṯyāhū), from מַתָּנַת (gift, reward) + יהוה (YHWH, God). Doublet of Matthijs and Mattias. Compare French Matthieu and Matthias.

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Proper noun

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  1. (biblical) Matthew, the apostle and several minor figures
  2. (biblical) Short for evangelie naar Matteüs, the Gospel of Matthew