מַטֶּה
mat.teh (H4294H)
tribe: rod
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "mat.teh" (H4294H) is a term that encompasses the concept of a tribe or a group of people related by kinship. Its primary definition is "rod," which may seem unexpected, but it's essential to understand the context in which this word is used. In biblical times, a rod or staff was often used as a symbol of authority, leadership, or family ties. The word "mat.teh" appears 184 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the Hebrew language and culture. It's used to refer to the 12 tribes of Israel, as well as to individual families and clans. This word highlights the importance of kinship and family relationships in ancient Hebrew society, where social bonds were often defined by blood ties. The use of "mat.teh" as a synonym for tribe or group suggests a sense of unity and shared identity among its members. This word also underscores the idea that family relationships extended beyond immediate kin to include larger groups of people connected by shared ancestry or cultural heritage.
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“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Behold, I myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Moses said to the children of Israel, “Behold, Yahweh has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
He has put in his heart that he may teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that Yahweh commanded Moses.
With him was Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a skillful workman, and an embroiderer in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen.
The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him to Moses. His mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.
With you there shall be a man of every tribe, each one head of his fathers’ house.
These are those who were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Reuben, were forty-six thousand five hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Simeon, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Gad, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Judah, were seventy-four thousand six hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand five hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Manasseh, were thirty-two thousand two hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Dan, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty-one thousand five hundred.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Naphtali, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.
But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not counted among them.
“Only the tribe of Levi you shall not count, neither shall you take a census of them among the children of Israel;
Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.
The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.
“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
“The tribe of Gad: the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.
“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher. The prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.
“The tribe of Naphtali: the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.
the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, offered. These were the princes of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were counted;
He who offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah,
Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar.
Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun.
Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai was over the army of the tribe of the children of Simeon.
Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad.
Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur was over the army of the tribe of the children of Manasseh.
Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.
Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher.
Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the children of Naphtali.
“Send men, that they may spy out the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel. Of every tribe of their fathers, you shall send a man, every one a prince among them.”
These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi.
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