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Matthew (Levi) who wrote the first of the Gospels did write it in the Hebrew tongue which at that time was Aramaic. There were, however, at the time of Christ and the Apostles two languages spoken by Jews—Aramaic and Greek.
1 paź 2024 · Matthew the apostle had been a dishonest tax collector driven by greed until Jesus Christ chose him as a disciple. Also called Levi, Matthew was not a stand-out character in the Bible; he is only mentioned by name in the lists of apostles and in the account of his calling.
15 lip 2024 · Matthew, once a despised tax collector, experienced a radical transformation that symbolizes the power of faith and obedience. His journey from a tax booth to becoming one of the twelve apostles is a testament to the life-changing impact of following Jesus.
23 wrz 2024 · Matthew, also known as Levi, was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. He worked as a tax collector in Capernaum. Tax collectors were despised by their fellow Jews because they worked for the Roman Empire and often demanded more money than owed. Jesus called Matthew while he was sitting at his tax booth.
Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector by profession, a role often despised by his fellow Jews. Tax collectors worked for the Roman authorities and...
The chief tax collector (such as Zacchaeus in Luke 19:2) owned the contract for his region. Then he would employ others to collect taxes in the various villages. Tax collectors were widely regarded as thieves and robbers. Perhaps the Jews told "tax collector jokes" the same way we tell "lawyer jokes," we don't know.
20 wrz 2022 · The Gospel of Mark teaches us that Matthew’s name was originally Levi. Levi was identified as a Galilean and the son of Alphaeus. He was a tax collector and served Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee. This meant that Levi was not popular. The Romans forced the Jewish people to pay taxes.
