מַטֶּה
A branch (as extending ); figuratively, a tribe ; also a rod , whether for chastising (figuratively, correction ), ruling (a sceptre ), throwing (a lance ), or walking (a staff ; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread)
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What does מַטֶּה (maṭeh) mean in the Bible?
מַטֶּה (maṭeh) is a Hebrew word meaning "a branch (as extending ); figuratively, a tribe ; also a rod , whether for chastising (figuratively, correction ), ruling (a sceptre ), throwing (a lance ), or walking (a staff ; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread)". a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.
Meaning
Branch extending into rod: physical support becomes symbol of authority, correction, and tribal identity.
a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread) BDB: staff Usage: rod, staff, tribe.
Grammatical Forms
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