H4294

מטה

מטה
matah

Masculine noun · From נטה (H5186)

Or (feminine) מטה maṭṭâh; 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):—rod, staff, tribe.

Outline

  1. staff, branch, tribe
    1. staff, rod, shaft
    2. branch (of vine)
    3. tribe
      1. company led by chief with staff (originally)

Usages (2/5)

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