Strong’s H7626

שֵׁבֶט

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shebet

Pronunciation

SHAY-bet

Definition

Rod, staff, tribe, scepter

Meaning

a scion, a stick, a clan

Usage

The Hebrew word "shebet" primarily denotes a rod or staff, which can be used for various purposes such as discipline, guidance, or authority. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a tribe, indicating a branch or division of a nation, particularly the tribes of Israel. Additionally, "shebet" can signify a scepter, symbolizing royal authority and governance.

Bible references

Genesis 49:10;Genesis 49:16;Genesis 49:28;Exodus 21:20;Exodus 24:4;Exodus 28:21;Exodus 39:14;Leviticus 27:32;Numbers 4:18;Numbers 18:2;Numbers 24:2;Numbers 24:17;Numbers 32:33;Numbers 36:3;Deuteronomy 1:13;Deuteronomy 1:15;Deuteronomy 1:15;Deuteronomy 1:23;Deuteronomy 3:13;Deuteronomy 5:23;Deuteronomy 10:8;Deuteronomy 12:5;Deuteronomy 12:14;Deuteronomy 16:18;Deuteronomy 18:1