matthew
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A disciple of Jesus: Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Christian tradition holds that he is the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
- A book of the New Testament: "Matthew" is the name of the first book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible, which details the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Person):
- In the Bible, Matthew was a tax collector before becoming an apostle.
- The calling of Matthew is a significant story in the Gospels.
- Proper noun (Book):
- The Sermon on the Mount is found in the Gospel of Matthew.
- She is studying the parables in Matthew.
Advanced Usage
- "The Gospel according to Matthew": A formal or traditional title for the Book of Matthew.
- The earliest manuscripts are titled "The Gospel according to Matthew".
- "Matthew effect": A sociological term coined by Robert K. Merton, referring to the principle where advantage tends to accumulate (e.g., "the rich get richer"). It is derived from a verse in the Gospel of Matthew (25:29).
- The Matthew effect is often observed in academic citation patterns.
Variants and Related Words
- Matthean (adjective): Pertaining to the Gospel of Matthew or its traditional author.
- Scholars debate the Matthean community.
- St. Matthew: A common title used when referring to Matthew as a saint.
- The feast day of St. Matthew is celebrated in September.
Synonyms
- Apostle Matthew (for the person).
- The First Gospel (for the book).
Related Idioms
- "The Publican and Sinner": A reference to Matthew's former profession as a tax collector (publican) and his transformation, often used to symbolize redemption.
- He identified with the story of the Publican and Sinner, finding hope in change.
Noun
- one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount
- (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel