Strong's H4294 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מַטֶּה (maṭṭeh)

Pronunciation: mat-teh'

POS: mat-teh' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or (feminine) ; from ;

Definition: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; 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); rod, staff, tribe.

KJV Usage: rod, staff, tribe.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) staff, branch, tribe
• 2. 1a) staff, rod, shaft
• 3. 1b) branch (of vine)
• 4. 1c) tribe
• 5. 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2218
• GREEK G2372
• GREEK G4127
• GREEK G4464
• GREEK G5443

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