Lexicon matta: Staff, Rod, Tribe Original Word: מַטָּע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garden or vineyardFrom nata'; something planted, i.e. The place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men); by implication, the act, planting -- plant(-ation, -ing). see HEBREW nata' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nata Definition place or act of planting, a plantation NASB Translation planting (2), planting place (2), planting places (1), where it was planted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַטָּע noun masculine place, or act of planting; plantation; — absolute ׳מ Ezekiel 34:29; construct מַטַּע Isaiah 61:3; suffix מַטָּעוֺ Isaiah 60:21 (Kt; Qr מַטָּעַי); מַטָּעָהּ Ezekiel 17:7, also Ezekiel 31:4, but read מַטָּעֹה ᵐ5 Hi Co Berthol Toy; plural construct מַטָּעֵי Micah 1:6; — 1 planting-place, מַטָּעֵי כָ֑רֶם Micah 1:6 planting-place for a vineyard, so Ezekiel 31:4 (read מַטָּעֹה, see above); probably also לְשֵׁם ׳מ < read שָׁלֹם ׳מ ᵐ5 Co Berthol Toy i.e. peaceful (fruitful) planting-place; compare ׳עֲרֻגוֺת מ Ezekiel 17:7 = beds where it was planted. 2 act of planting ׳נֵצֶר מ Isaiah 60:21 shoot of his (my) planting (figurative of people). 3 ׳י ׳מ Isaiah 61:3 plantation of ׳י (id.). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָטַע (nataʿ), which means "to plant."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5451 (φυτεία, phyteia), which also relates to the concept of planting. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar ideas of cultivation and growth, often in a metaphorical sense to convey spiritual truths and teachings. Usage: The word מַטָּע is used in the context of agriculture and horticulture, describing areas or objects that have been intentionally planted or cultivated. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to convey the concept of growth, cultivation, and the establishment of plants or trees. Context: מַטָּע (mattaʿ) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a planted area or the act of planting. It is often associated with the imagery of growth and fertility, symbolizing prosperity and divine blessing. The act of planting is a significant motif in biblical literature, representing not only physical cultivation but also spiritual and communal growth. In the context of the ancient Near East, planting was a vital activity for sustenance and survival, and thus, מַטָּע carries connotations of life and abundance. The term is used in various passages to illustrate the care and intentionality involved in creating a thriving environment, whether it be a literal garden or a metaphorical space for spiritual growth. Forms and Transliterations לְמַטָּ֣עֵי למטעי מַטַּ֥ע מַטָּ֖ע מַטָּעָ֔הּ מַטָּעָֽהּ׃ מַטָּעַ֛י מטע מטעה מטעה׃ מטעי lə·maṭ·ṭā·‘ê ləmaṭṭā‘ê lematTaei maṭ·ṭa‘ maṭ·ṭā‘ maṭ·ṭā·‘āh maṭ·ṭā·‘ay matTa maṭṭa‘ maṭṭā‘ maṭṭā‘āh maṭṭā‘ay mattaAh mattaAiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 60:21 HEB: [מַטָּעֹו כ] (מַטָּעַ֛י ק) מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה NAS: The branch of My planting, The work KJV: the branch of my planting, the work INT: the land the branch garden the work of my hands Isaiah 61:3 Ezekiel 17:7 Ezekiel 31:4 Ezekiel 34:29 Micah 1:6 6 Occurrences |
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