The meaning of “מַקֵּל”
Understanding maqqêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) מַקְּלָה maqqᵉlâh (mak-kel-aw'); from an unused root meaning apparently to germinate rod, (hand-)staff. - ...
מַקֵּל
or (feminine) מַקְּלָה maqqᵉlâh (mak-kel-aw'); from an unused root meaning apparently to germinate rod, (hand-)staff. - a shoot, i.e. stick (with leaves on, or for walking, striking, guiding, divining) 1) rod, staff 1a) rod, stick 1b) staff (in travel) 1c) wand (of diviner)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:39 | “And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted.” Word: מַקֵּל (maqqêl) | |
| Exodus 12:11 | “And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord’s passover.” Word: מַקֵּל (maqqêl) | |
| Numbers 22:27 | “And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.” Word: מַקֵּל (maqqêl) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:43 | “And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.” Word: מַקֵּל (maqqêl) | |
| Jeremiah 48:17 | “All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!” Word: מַקֵּל (maqqêl) |