Strong’s H4295

מַטָּה

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

mattah

Pronunciation

mat-taw'

Definition

Staff, rod, tribe

Meaning

downward, below, beneath

Usage

The Hebrew word "mattah" primarily refers to a staff or rod, often used as a symbol of authority or leadership. It can also denote a tribe, reflecting the idea of a branch or division of a larger family or nation. In the context of a staff, it is frequently associated with shepherds, leaders, or those in positions of power, such as Moses and Aaron, who used their staffs as instruments of divine power and authority.

Bible references

Exodus 26:24;Exodus 27:5;Exodus 28:27;Exodus 36:29;Exodus 38:4;Exodus 39:20;Deuteronomy 28:13;Deuteronomy 28:43;Deuteronomy 28:43;2 Kings 19:30;1 Chronicles 27:23;2 Chronicles 32:30;Ezra 9:13;Proverbs 15:24;Ecclesiastes 3:21;Isaiah 37:31;Jeremiah 31:37;Ezekiel 1:27;Ezekiel 8:2