The meaning of “מַטָּע”
Understanding maṭṭâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
plant(-ation, -ing). - something planted, i.e. the place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or ...
מַטָּע
plant(-ation, -ing). - something planted, i.e. the place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men) - by implication, the act, planting 1) place or act of planting, planting, plantation 1a) planting place 1b) act of planting 1c) plantation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 61:3 | “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” Word: מַטָּע (maṭṭâʻ) | |
| Ezekiel 31:4 | “The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the trees of the field.” Word: מַטָּע (maṭṭâʻ) | |
| Micah 1:6 | “Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, and as plantings of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will discover the foundations thereof.” Word: מַטָּע (maṭṭâʻ) |
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