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Matthew Definition & Meaning

matthew
noun
  1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
  2. one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount

"Matthew" in song lyrics

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  • "Who's Luke, who's John, who's Paul, who's Matthew"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Gun Ballad
  • "A 16 year old basketball star named Matthew"
    Buck 65 — The Scenario Song
  • "In a cave I witnessed the writing of the Book of Matthew"
    Chino XL — Even if it Kills Me

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Frequently asked questions

What does matthew mean?
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount
What part of speech is matthew?
Matthew is a noun.
How many definitions does matthew have?
Matthew has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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