What does שֵׁבֶט · בַּרְזֶל mean in the Bible?
שֵׁבֶט · בַּרְזֶל: A rod signifying authority and discipline; extends from physical instrument to tribal governance and divine correction.
Hebrew · H7626, H1270
שֵׁבֶט
A scion , i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan · iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
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שֵׁבֶט H7626 a scion , i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
בַּרְזֶל H1270 iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
What does שֵׁבֶט (shebet) mean in the Bible?
שֵׁבֶט · בַּרְזֶל: A rod signifying authority and discipline; extends from physical instrument to tribal governance and divine correction.
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7626, H1270?
H7626, H1270 is connected to 266 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. A rod signifying authority and discipline; extends from physical instrument to tribal governance and divine correction.
Source Gloss
a scion , i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
Extended definition
A rod signifying authority and discipline; extends from physical instrument to tribal governance and divine correction.
� correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe.
Grammatical Forms
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Sampled Scripture Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
Isaiah 10:5-11 Rod
Rod or scepter, symbolizing authority or instrument of correction.
Isaiah 14:1-8 Rod
Staff or rod symbolizing authority or rule.
Isaiah 14:28-32 Rod
Staff symbolizing authority or striking power.
Proverbs 10:13 rod
staff or rod used for guidance, authority, or discipline
Additional Occurrences
Psalms 2:7-12 שֵׁבֶט בַּרְזֶל
rod of iron; scepter of iron
Why This Word Matters
The rod symbolizes corrective discipline necessary for the fool. Isaiah 10:5-11
Assyria functions as an instrument in God’s hand rather than as an independent sovereign. Isaiah 14:1-8
The breaking of the rod signifies the end of oppressive authority. Isaiah 14:28-32
The broken rod represents a fallen oppressor whose removal tempts false confidence. Proverbs 10:13
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain