Strongs Number: H4294
- Hebrew Word
- מַטֶּה
- Transliteration
- maṭṭeh
- Phonetic
- mat-teh'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
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} for example bread)
- BDB Definition
-
1. staff, branch, tribe
a. staff, rod, shaft
b. branch (of vine)
c. tribe
1. company led by chief with staff (originally)
- Origin
- From H5186
- Bible Usage
- {rod} {staff} tribe.