The meaning of “מַטָּה”
Understanding maṭṭâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beneath, down(-ward), less, very low, under(-neath). - downward, below or beneath - often adverbially with or without pr...
מַטָּה
beneath, down(-ward), less, very low, under(-neath). - downward, below or beneath - often adverbially with or without prefixes 1) downwards, below 1a) downwards 1b) under (of age) 1c) beneath
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 36:29 | “And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.” Word: מַטָּה (maṭṭâh) | |
| 2 Kings 19:30 | “And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.” Word: מַטָּה (maṭṭâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:30 | “This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.” Word: מַטָּה (maṭṭâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:24 | “The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” Word: מַטָּה (maṭṭâh) | |
| Isaiah 37:31 | “And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward:” Word: מַטָּה (maṭṭâh) |
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