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Matthias
[ muh-thahy-uhs ]
noun
- a disciple chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot as one of the apostles. Acts 1:23–26.
- 1557–1619, king of Hungary 1608–18; king of Bohemia 1611–17; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1612–19 (son of Maximilian II).
- Also Mat·thyas. a male given name, form of Matthew.
Matthias
/ məˈθaɪəs /
noun
- Matthias15571619MAustrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1557–1619, Holy Roman Emperor (1612–19); king of Hungary (1608–18) and Bohemia (1611–17)
- Saint MatthiasNew Testament Matthias, SaintMJewishRELIGION: apostleRELIGION: saint the disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas as one of the 12 apostles (Acts 1:15–26). Feast day: May 14 or Aug 9
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The inaugural issue's cover features the headline "The New Brando," with an image of Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts.
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Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands.
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In the time of the Assyrians I gave them Matthias, his sons and their comrades, to serve them.
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The lot fell upon Matthias, who was accounted as one of the Twelve.
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On the 4th the islands named Matthias and Stormy by Dampier were sighted.
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Matthias Bruen was "one of the merchant princes of New York."
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