Matthew

/ˈmæθju/

/ˈmæθju/

Other forms: Matthews

Definitions of Matthew

1. noun

   (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
   synonyms: Levi, Saint Matthew, Saint Matthew the Apostle, St. Matthew, St. Matthew the Apostle

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   Apostle

   (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

   Evangelist

   (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

   saint

   a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
2. noun

   one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount
   synonyms: Gospel According to Matthew

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   book

   a major division of a long written composition

   Gospel, Gospels, evangel

   the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings