4297. mutteh
Lexicon
mutteh: Staff, rod, branch

Original Word: מֻטֶּה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mutteh
Pronunciation: moot-teh'
Phonetic Spelling: (moot-teh')
Definition: Staff, rod, branch
Meaning: a stretching, distortion

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
perverseness

From natah; a stretching, i.e. Distortion (figuratively, iniquity) -- perverseness.

see HEBREW natah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from natah
Definition
that which is perverted, perverted justice
NASB Translation
perversion (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֻטֶּה noun [masculine] that which is perverted, justice (see √ Hiph`il 3 g); — only ׳וְהָעִיר מָֽלְאָה מ Ezekiel 9:9 (as above Ke Sm Da Berthol Toy RV > perverseness AV) > Co חָמָס (as Ezekiel 7:23).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָטָה (natah), which means "to stretch out" or "to bend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of stretching or distortion is found in Strong's Greek Number G93, ἄθεσμος (athesmos), which means "lawless" or "unrighteous." While not a direct translation, the Greek term captures the essence of deviation from a standard or norm, similar to the Hebrew מֻטֶּה.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מֻטֶּה, highlighting its origins, meaning, and usage within the biblical text, while also drawing connections to its Greek counterpart.

Usage: The word מֻטֶּה is used in the context of describing a physical or metaphorical stretching or distortion. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and nuanced application.

Context: • The Hebrew term מֻטֶּה (mutteh) is a noun that appears in the context of describing a deviation or alteration from an original state. It is closely related to the verb נָטָה (natah), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe actions such as stretching out a hand, extending a tent, or bending a bow.
• In biblical literature, מֻטֶּה can be understood as a metaphor for moral or spiritual deviation, where the original path or intention is altered. This concept aligns with the broader biblical theme of maintaining integrity and righteousness, avoiding the distortion of truth or justice.
• The term is not widely used, which suggests its application is reserved for specific contexts where the imagery of stretching or distortion is particularly poignant. It serves as a reminder of the potential for deviation from divine standards and the importance of adhering to the intended path.

Forms and Transliterations
מֻטֶּ֑ה מטה muṭ·ṭeh mutTeh muṭṭeh
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 9:9
HEB: וְהָעִ֖יר מָלְאָ֣ה מֻטֶּ֑ה כִּ֣י אָמְר֗וּ
NAS: is full of perversion; for they say,
KJV: full of perverseness: for they say,
INT: and the city is full of perversion for say

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4297
1 Occurrence


muṭ·ṭeh — 1 Occ.















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