Strong's Lexicon rhabdos: Rod, staff, scepter Original Word: ῥάβδος Word Origin: Derived from the base of ῥάπτω (rhaptō), meaning "to sew" or "to stitch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7626 (שֵׁבֶט, shebet): Often translated as "rod" or "scepter," used in contexts of authority and discipline. - H4294 (מַטֶּה, matteh): Translated as "staff" or "tribe," indicating leadership or division. Usage: The Greek word "ῥάβδος" (rhabdos) primarily refers to a rod or staff. It is used in various contexts within the New Testament to denote a physical rod or staff, often symbolizing authority, guidance, or discipline. In some instances, it is used metaphorically to represent power or rule, as in the case of a scepter. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, a rod or staff was a common tool for shepherds, used to guide and protect their flocks. It also served as a symbol of authority and leadership, often carried by rulers or judges as a sign of their power. The imagery of a rod is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious practices of the ancient Near East, where it was associated with both protection and discipline. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a staff, rod NASB Translation rod (5), scepter (2), staff (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4464: ῤάβδοςῤάβδος, ῤάβδου, ἡ (probably akin to ῤαπίς, Latinverber; cf. Curtius, § 513), in various senses from Homer down; the Sept. for מַטֶּה, שֵׁבֶט, מַקֵּל, מִשְׁעֶנֶת, etc., a staff; walking-stick: equivalent to a twig, rod, branch, Hebrews 9:4 (Numbers 17:2ff, Hebrew text Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rod, scepter, staff. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty) -- rod, sceptre, staff. see GREEK rhapizo Forms and Transliterations ράβδοι ράβδοις ραβδον ραβδόν ράβδον ῥάβδον ραβδος ράβδος ῥάβδος ραβδου ράβδου ῥάβδου ράβδους ραβδω ράβδω ῥάβδῳ ράβδων rabdo rabdō rabdon rabdos rabdou rhabdo rhabdō rhábdoi rhábdōi rhabdon rhábdon rhabdos rhábdos rhabdou rhábdouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:10 N-AFSGRK: ὑποδήματα μηδὲ ῥάβδον ἄξιος γὰρ NAS: or a staff; for the worker KJV: shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman INT: sandals nor a staff worthy [is] indeed Mark 6:8 N-AFS Luke 9:3 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 4:21 N-DFS Hebrews 1:8 N-NFS Hebrews 1:8 N-NFS Hebrews 9:4 N-NFS Hebrews 11:21 N-GFS Revelation 2:27 N-DFS Revelation 11:1 N-DFS Revelation 12:5 N-DFS Revelation 19:15 N-DFS Strong's Greek 4464 |