Matred
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Matred in the Bible?
Matred was the mother of Mehetabel and the wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom. The Septuagint and Peshitta designate Matred as male instead of female.
SIGNIFICANCE
The textual variation regarding Matred's gender in ancient translations underscores the challenges of interpreting Hebrew genealogies and demonstrates how different manuscript traditions can alter the understanding of familial relationships in the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Matred reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Matred in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Matred clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Matred." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/matred/