Mathew
Gospel writer's name
Mathew is a less common spelling of Matthew, the traditional English given name derived from Hebrew meaning "gift of God." The single-t spelling appears occasionally in birth records and personal use but remains far less frequent than the standard form.
Mathew preferred the distinctive spelling his parents chose.
apostle
Christian salvation teaching
- discipleCommitted follower of teaching
- tax collectorOne who collects levies
- LeviHebrew name, "attached"
- evangelistZealous advocate or preacher
New Testament · Jesus · Galilee · Sermon on the Mount · Beatitudes · parable · missionary · saint
Gospel
Christian salvation teaching
- discipleCommitted follower of teaching
- tax collectorOne who collects levies
- LeviHebrew name, "attached"
evangelist · New Testament · Jesus · Galilee · Sermon on the Mount · Beatitudes · parable · missionary · saint · miracles
Hebrew
Semitic language of Israel