en_ugl/content/G44640/01.md

ῥάβδος -ου, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G44640

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• Instances in Scripture: 12

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for [מַטֶּה](//en-uhl/H4294) (e.g. [Ge 47:31](Gen 47:31), MT, מַטֶּה, bed), also for מַקֵּל, שֵׁבֶט, etc. ;

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Glosses:

a staff, rod;

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Sense 0.1:

Definition:

Glosses:

a staff;

Explanation:

Citations:

a staff, such as is used on a journey: [Mt 10:10](Mat 10:10), [Mk 6:8](Mrk 6:8), [Lk 9:3](Luk 9:3), [He 11:21](Heb 11:21) (LXX);

Sense 0.2:

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Glosses:

a sceptre;

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Citations:

a ruler's staff, a sceptre: [He 1:8](Heb 1:8) (LXX) [Re 2:27](Rev 2:27) [12:5](Rev 12:5) [19:15](Rev 19:15);

Sense 0.3:

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Glosses:

a rod;

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Citations:

a rod for chastisement (cf. ῥαβδίζω): [ἐν ῥ.]() (v.s. ἐν): [I Co 4:21](1Co 4:21).†