מַטֶּה
mat.tehtribe: rodHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine252 occurrences15 books205 verses
Definition
or (feminine) מַטָּה; from H5186; 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, e.g. bread)
Traditional renderings: rod, staff, tribe.
Traditional renderings: rod, staff, tribe.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַטֶּה:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
252 total
- Habakkuk 3:9מַטּ֖וֹת · many arrowsYou brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers.
- Habakkuk 3:14בְמַטָּיו֙ · With his own spearWith his own spear You pierced his head, when his warriors stormed out to scatter us, gloating as though ready to secretly devour the weak.