Strongs Number: H4731
- Hebrew Word
- מַקֵּל
- Transliteration
- maqqêl
- Phonetic
- mak-kale
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a {shoot} that {is} stick (with leaves {on} or for {walking} {striking} {guiding} divining)
- BDB Definition
-
1. rod, staff
a. rod, stick
b. staff (in travel)
c. wand (of diviner)
- Origin
- From an unused root meaning apparently to germinate
- Bible Usage
- {rod} ([hand-]) staff.