Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Matthias
Usage: Μαθθίας (Rec. Ματθ-, see: Μαθθαῖος), -α, ὁ (Heb. מַתָּת), Matthias: Act.1:23, 26.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3159
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G3159 Quick Answer
Strong's G3159 Ματθίας (Matthias) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Matthias (mat-thee'-as) n/p. 1. Matthias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite [apparently a shortened form of G3161] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include matthias. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- Matthias (mat-thee'-as) n/p. 1. Matthias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite [apparently a shortened form of G3161]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- matthias
Meaning and Definition
Matthias (mat-thee'-as) n/p. 1. Matthias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite [apparently a shortened form of G3161] KJV: Matthias Root(s): G3161
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3159. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3159 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Matthias, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Matthias
Acts 1:23
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How Strong's G3159 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3159 (Ματθίας) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 6:14 — ἀσφάλτῳ
Strong's G3159 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3159 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Strong's G3159 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Make therefore for thyself an ark of square timber; thou shalt make the ark in compartments, and thou shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3159.
Make therefore for thyself an ark of square timber; thou shalt make the ark in compartments, and thou shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3159, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Strong's G3159 FAQ
What does matthias (Ματθίας) mean?
Matthias (Strong's G3159) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Matthias". Matthias (mat-thee'-as) n/p. 1. Matthias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite [apparently a shortened form of G3161]
How many times is matthias (Ματθίας) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G3159 across 2 books.
Where can I study matthias (Ματθίας) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3159 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate matthias (Ματθίας)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as matthias. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3159 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3159, with linked reader references where each row is available.