Biblica Analytica
H4963 Hebrew

מַתְבֵּן

mat.ben

straw

Lexicon Entry

Definition
straw
Transliteration
mat.ben
Strong's Number
H4963
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
H4963
Lemma
מַתְבֵּן
Transliteration
mat.ben
Definition
straw
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text