Strong's Lexicon shebat: Rod, staff, tribe Original Word: שְׁבַט Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to branch off; related to the concept of a rod or staff. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4464 (ῥάβδος - rhabdos): A rod or staff, used similarly in the New Testament to denote authority or discipline (e.g., Revelation 2:27). Usage: The Hebrew word "shebat" primarily refers to a rod or staff, often symbolizing authority, discipline, or guidance. It is also used metaphorically to denote a tribe, as tribes were often led by a chief or leader who wielded a staff as a symbol of authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, a rod or staff was a common tool used by shepherds to guide and protect their flocks. It also served as a symbol of leadership and authority, as leaders would carry a staff to signify their role. The concept of a tribe (shebat) is deeply rooted in the patriarchal system of Israel, where each tribe descended from one of the twelve sons of Jacob, forming the twelve tribes of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shebet Definition a tribe NASB Translation tribes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁבַט] noun masculine tribe (Biblical Hebrew שֵׁבֶט, √ שׁבט); — plural construct שִׁבְטֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל Ezra 6:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tribe (Aramaic) corresponding to shebet; a clan -- tribe. see HEBREW shebet Forms and Transliterations שִׁבְטֵ֥י שבטי shivTei šiḇ·ṭê šiḇṭêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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