Strong's Lexicon phulé: Tribe Original Word: φυλή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φύω (phuō), meaning "to bring forth" or "to produce." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7626 (שֵׁבֶט, shevet): Often translated as "tribe" or "scepter," referring to a branch or division of a nation. - H4294 (מַטֶּה, matteh): Meaning "tribe" or "staff," used to denote a tribe or a rod/staff as a symbol of authority. Usage: The term "phulé" primarily refers to a tribe or a division of people, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel. It denotes a group of people who share a common ancestry, lineage, or heritage. In the New Testament, "phulé" is used to describe the tribes of Israel and, by extension, the broader divisions of people in the eschatological visions of Revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of tribes was central to the identity and organization of the nation. The twelve tribes of Israel, each descending from one of the twelve sons of Jacob, formed the foundational structure of the Israelite community. These tribes were not only familial groups but also political and territorial entities. In the New Testament era, the tribal identity continued to hold significance, especially in the context of Jewish heritage and eschatological expectations. HELPS Word-studies 5443 phylḗ (from 5453 /phýō, "to generate") – a tribe (race, lineage); the descendants of a common ancestor, like the progeny springing from Jacob (Israel). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phuó Definition a clan or tribe NASB Translation tribe (23), tribes (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5443: φυλήφυλή, φυλῆς, ἡ (from φύω), from Pindar and Herodotus down; 1. a tribe; in the N. T. all the persons descended from one of the twelve sons of the patriarch Jacob (the Sept. for מַטֵּה and שֵׁבֶט; also for מִשְׁפָּחָה, see πατριά, 2): Hebrews 7:13f; with the addition of the genitives Ασηρ, Βενιαμίν, etc., Luke 2:36; Acts 13:21; Romans 11:1; Philippians 3:5; Revelation 5:5; Revelation 7:5-8; δώδεκα φυλάς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30; James 1:1; Revelation 21:12; (πᾶσα φυλή υἱῶν Ἰσραήλ, Revelation 7:4). 2. a race, nation, people: Matthew 24:30; Rev. ( From phuo (compare phullon); an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan -- kindred, tribe. see GREEK phuo see GREEK phullon Englishman's Concordance Matthew 19:28 N-AFPGRK: τὰς δώδεκα φυλὰς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ NAS: judging the twelve tribes of Israel. KJV: judging the twelve tribes of Israel. INT: the twelve tribes of Israel Matthew 24:30 N-NFP Luke 2:36 N-GFS Luke 22:30 N-AFP Acts 13:21 N-GFS Romans 11:1 N-GFS Philippians 3:5 N-GFS Hebrews 7:13 N-GFS Hebrews 7:14 N-AFS James 1:1 N-DFP Revelation 1:7 N-NFP Revelation 5:5 N-GFS Revelation 5:9 N-GFS Revelation 7:4 N-GFS Revelation 7:5 N-GFS Revelation 7:5 N-GFS Revelation 7:5 N-GFS Revelation 7:6 N-GFS Revelation 7:6 N-GFS Revelation 7:6 N-GFS Revelation 7:7 N-GFS Revelation 7:7 N-GFS Revelation 7:7 N-GFS Revelation 7:8 N-GFS Revelation 7:8 N-GFS Strong's Greek 5443 |
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