Strong’s H4294

מַטֶּה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

matteh

Pronunciation

mat-teh' or mat-tah'

Definition

Staff, rod, tribe

Meaning

a branch, a tribe, a rod

Usage

The Hebrew word "matteh" primarily refers to a staff or rod, often used as a symbol of authority or leadership. It is also used to denote a tribe, particularly in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel. The term conveys the idea of support, guidance, and governance, reflecting both physical and metaphorical uses.

Bible references

Genesis 38:18;Genesis 38:25;Exodus 4:2;Exodus 4:4;Exodus 4:17;Exodus 4:20;Exodus 7:9;Exodus 7:10;Exodus 7:12;Exodus 7:12;Exodus 7:12;Exodus 7:15;Exodus 7:17;Exodus 7:19;Exodus 7:20;Exodus 8:5;Exodus 8:16;Exodus 8:17;Exodus 9:23;Exodus 10:13;Exodus 14:16;Exodus 17:5;Exodus 17:9;Exodus 31:2;Exodus 31:6