"Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. Follow me, He told him."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Matthew Meaning in the Bible
Matthew
boy
Matthew means "Gift of God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Matthew appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 9:9 is the passage most often tied to it. Demonstrates that no one is too far gone for Jesus' call — transformation begins with "Follow me.".
Is Matthew in the Bible?
Yes — Matthew appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 9:9.
Pronunciation:/MATH-yoo/
What does Matthew mean?
Matthew is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of God". The tax collector whom Jesus called to become an apostle and author of the first Gospel.
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What does Matthew mean in the Bible?
Matthew means "Gift of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The tax collector whom Jesus called to become an apostle and author of the first Gospel.
Where does Matthew appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Matthew is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 9:9. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Matthew?
Matthew has 6 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Common nicknames
Matt
Matty
Mateo
Which books of the Bible mention Matthew?
Matthew is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Matthew?
Demonstrates that no one is too far gone for Jesus' call — transformation begins with "Follow me."
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Names like Matthew
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Names that pair well with Matthew
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Matthew name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Matthew
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Matthew?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Matthew?
You can read every verse where Matthew appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.