H4963 Hebrew
מַתְבֵּן
mat.ben
straw
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַתְבֵּן (mat.ben) carries a straightforward meaning of "straw". We see a single instance of its usage in the Bible, suggesting its limited application in the given context. Given its definition as a material for bedding, mat.ben likely pertains to a utilitarian or everyday aspect of life. Its occurrence is a singular event in the Biblical text, indicating its usage may be tied to a specific narrative or scene.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text