Strong's Lexicon matta: Staff, Rod, Tribe Original Word: מַטָּע Word Origin: Derived from the root נָטָה (natah), meaning "to stretch out" or "to extend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4464 (ῥάβδος - rhabdos): A rod or staff, often used in the New Testament to symbolize authority or discipline (e.g., Revelation 2:27). Usage: The Hebrew word "matta" 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 the Bible, "matta" is frequently used to describe the tribal divisions of Israel, each led by a patriarchal figure. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, a staff or rod was a common tool for shepherds and a symbol of authority and leadership. It was used for guidance, protection, and discipline. The concept of tribes was central to the social and political structure of Israel, with each tribe descending from one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The tribal system played a crucial role in the distribution of land, governance, and religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nata Definition place or act of planting, a plantation NASB Translation planting (2), planting place (2), planting places (1), where it was planted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַטָּע noun masculine place, or act of planting; plantation; — absolute ׳מ Ezekiel 34:29; construct מַטַּע Isaiah 61:3; suffix מַטָּעוֺ Isaiah 60:21 (Kt; Qr מַטָּעַי); מַטָּעָהּ Ezekiel 17:7, also Ezekiel 31:4, but read מַטָּעֹה ᵐ5 Hi Co Berthol Toy; plural construct מַטָּעֵי Micah 1:6; — 1 planting-place, מַטָּעֵי כָ֑רֶם Micah 1:6 planting-place for a vineyard, so Ezekiel 31:4 (read מַטָּעֹה, see above); probably also לְשֵׁם ׳מ < read שָׁלֹם ׳מ ᵐ5 Co Berthol Toy i.e. peaceful (fruitful) planting-place; compare ׳עֲרֻגוֺת מ Ezekiel 17:7 = beds where it was planted. 2 act of planting ׳נֵצֶר מ Isaiah 60:21 shoot of his (my) planting (figurative of people). 3 ׳י ׳מ Isaiah 61:3 plantation of ׳י (id.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garden or vineyardFrom nata'; something planted, i.e. The place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men); by implication, the act, planting -- plant(-ation, -ing). see HEBREW nata' Forms and Transliterations לְמַטָּ֣עֵי למטעי מַטַּ֥ע מַטָּ֖ע מַטָּעָ֔הּ מַטָּעָֽהּ׃ מַטָּעַ֛י מטע מטעה מטעה׃ מטעי lə·maṭ·ṭā·‘ê ləmaṭṭā‘ê lematTaei maṭ·ṭa‘ maṭ·ṭā‘ maṭ·ṭā·‘āh maṭ·ṭā·‘ay matTa maṭṭa‘ maṭṭā‘ maṭṭā‘āh maṭṭā‘ay mattaAh mattaAiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 60:21 HEB: [מַטָּעֹו כ] (מַטָּעַ֛י ק) מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה NAS: The branch of My planting, The work KJV: the branch of my planting, the work INT: the land the branch garden the work of my hands Isaiah 61:3 Ezekiel 17:7 Ezekiel 31:4 Ezekiel 34:29 Micah 1:6 6 Occurrences |
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