The story of Matthias
Matthias was one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. He is best known for being selected by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve apostles after Judas betrayed Jesus and later killed himself. According to the Bible, Matthias was chosen through prayer and the casting of lots, as recorded in the book of Acts 1:23-26. He is considered one of the earliest Christians, and there are references to him in early Christian writings, but little else is known about him. It is believed that Matthias preached the Gospel and that he may have been martyred for his faith.
Name meaning
The name "Matthias" is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God." It is derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu" (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), which is composed of the elements "mattan" (meaning "gift") and "Yah" (a reference to Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God). Matthias is a name used in various cultures and is often associated with biblical histories, particularly as the name of the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles in the New Testament.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Apostle
First mention
The Acts of the Apostles 1:23
Appearances in the Bible
2 mentions