maṭṭeh — staff, branch, tribe

miṭṭâh — couch, bed, bier

muṭṭeh — a perversion, that which is perverted or warped, perverted

Dân — Dan; fifth son of Jacob; tribe of Israel

môwṭ — to totter, shake, slip

Genesis 38:25 — “As she was being brought out, she sent this message to her father-in-law: “It’s by the man to whom these belong that I’m pregnant.” And she added, “Examine these: whose seal and cord and staff are these?””

Genesis 47:31 — “And he said, “Swear to me.” And he swore to him. Then Israel bowed at the head of the bed.”

Genesis 48:2 — “When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to see you,” Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed.”

Genesis 49:33 — “When Jacob finished his instructions to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and, breathing his last, he was gathered to his kin.”

Exodus 4:2 — “GOD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A rod.””