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The Hebrew Word
הַמַּטּוֹת [mattot - Strong's #4294] is a plural noun that means "branch" or "staff" and is figuratively used to mean "a tribe". It is used 247 times in 205 verses in the Tanakh.
First use in Scripture
The first time mattot is used in Scripture is in Genesis 38.
He said, "What pledge shall I give you?" And she said, "Your seal and your cord, and your staff that is in your hand." So he gave them to her and went in to her, and she conceived by him. (Genesis 38:18)
Last use in Scripture
The last time mattot is used in Scripture is in Habbakkuk 3.
You pierced with his own spears The head of his throngs. They stormed in to scatter us; Their exultation was like those Who devour the oppressed in secret. (Habbakuk 3:14)
Parashah Outline
- The Law of Vows - Numbers 30:1
- The Slaughter of Midian - Numbers 31:1
- Division of the Spoils - Numbers 31:25
- Reuben and Gad Settle in Gilead - Numbers 32:1
Portraits of Messiah
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Other Observations
Commandments In the Parashah
2 of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.
- 289- Do not break oaths or vows- Numbers 30:2
- 290- For oaths and vows annulled, there are the laws of annulling vows explicit in the Torah- Numbers 30:3-5
Related Verses In the Torah
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Related Verses In the Prophets
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Related Verses In the Writings
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Related Verses In the Apostolic Writings
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Appendix
205 verses that include mattot (Strong's #4294)
View the list of verses on BlueLetterBible.org
