Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4962

Strong's H4962 · Hebrew

מַת

math · /math/

Number
H4962
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַת
Transliteration
math
Pronunciation
math
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural)

KJV: [phrase] few, [idiom] friends, men, persons, [idiom] small.

Root / derivation: from the same as H4970 (מָתַי);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַת across 20 verses.

men14×
few2×
friends1×
number1×
persons1×
small1×
with1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy6 verses
Deuteronomy 2:34

And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain: the men: Heb. every city of men, and women, and little ones

Deuteronomy 3:6

And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.

Deuteronomy 4:27

And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you.

Deuteronomy 26:5

And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:

Deuteronomy 28:62

And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God.

Deuteronomy 33:6

Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few.

Job6 verses
Psalms3 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4962 (math) mean?

properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural)

How many times does H4962 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4962 (מַת) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “men.”

How is math translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4962 is rendered as “men” (14×), “few” (2×), “friends” (1×), “number” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מַת come from?

from the same as H4970 (מָתַי);