Meaning
A staff is a long stick or rod used for support, walking, or other purposes.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, a staff was commonly carried by travelers, shepherds, and others.
It was also used as a symbol or instrument of authority and appears prominently in the accounts of Jacob, Judah, Moses, and Aaron.
The Hebrew word translated “staff” can also be translated “rod” and is used in some contexts for a tribe.
Key References
- Genesis 32:10
- Genesis 38:18-25
- Exodus 4:2-5
- Exodus 7:9-20
- Exodus 14:16
- Exodus 17:5-9
- Numbers 17:1-10
- Numbers 20:8-11
- 1 Samuel 17:40
- Psalm 23:4
- Psalm 110:2
- Zechariah 11:7
Related Terms
- Rod
- Shepherd
- Authority
- Walking
- Moses
- Aaron