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Matthew name was not changed as the book is called the gospel book of Matthew he was refered to Levi.
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What was Saint Matthew's original name?
Matthew's name was Levi.
What are facts about saint Matthew Jesus' desiple?
He was a jew. His name was Levi and he changed it to Matthew. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He was stabbed to death.
What was matthew's original name?
Matthew's name was Levi.
What was Saint Matthew's real name?
Saint Matthew's real name was Levi before he became one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
What was the other name given to Matthew?
Levi
What was Matthew's old name in the Bible?
The Apostle Matthew was also called 'Levi.'
What is the other name of Levi?
I am unaware of any other name for Levi (meaning joined) in Scripture. He had 3 branches come out of his tribe though and perhaps this is what you are referring to. They are: Gershonites, Kohathites and the Merarites (Numbers 3).
Did Saint Matthew have another name?
He was also known as Levi.
What name is short for Matthew?
It is Matt not Mat what kind of stupid name is that
What is St. Matthew's full name?
When selected by Jesus he was called Matthew.
What was Levi's name changed to he worked with Jesus?
Levi's name was changed to Matthew when he became a disciple of Jesus. He went on to become one of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
Where saint Matthew lived?
Matthew's original name was Levi, and his father was named Alphaeus, a Greek name. He was a tax-collector from Capernaum when he met Jesus. Jesus gave him the name Matthew. Obviously he had a gift for writing.
