Strong's Lexicon mitschah: Forehead Original Word: מִצְחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחָה (tsachah), meaning "to be bright" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3359 (metopon): Refers to the forehead, used in similar contexts in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation. Usage: The term "mitschah" refers to the forehead, often used in the context of marking or identifying individuals. In biblical literature, the forehead can symbolize identity, character, or divine ownership. It is a place of visibility and recognition, often associated with signs or marks that denote allegiance or status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the forehead was considered a prominent part of the body for displaying marks or symbols. These could be physical marks, such as tattoos or inscriptions, or metaphorical marks, representing one's allegiance or identity. In the biblical context, the forehead is sometimes mentioned in relation to priestly garments or divine protection, as seen in the high priest's turban with the inscription "Holy to the LORD" (Exodus 28:36-38). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as metsach Definition greaves NASB Translation greaves (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִצְחָה] noun feminine greave(s); — only singular construct וּמִצְחַת נְחשֶׁת עַלדַֿגְלָיו 1 Samuel 17:6 and greaves of bronze upon his legs; < מִצְחֹת Vrss Th We Klo Dr Bu. [מְצִלָּה], מְצִלִתָּיִם see I. צלל. מְצֻלָה see צול. מִצְנֶ֫פֶת see צנף. p. 846f, 857 [מַצָּע] see יצע. [מִצְעָד] see צעד מִצְעָר see צער I, II. מִצְמֶּה, מִצְמָּה see צפה. [מַצְמּוּנִים] see צפן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greaves, shin-pieces of armorFrom the same as metsach; a shin-piece of armor (as prominent), only plural -- greaves. see HEBREW metsach Forms and Transliterations וּמִצְחַ֥ת ומצחת ū·miṣ·ḥaṯ ūmiṣḥaṯ umitzChatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 17:6 HEB: וּמִצְחַ֥ת נְחֹ֖שֶׁת עַל־ NAS: [He] also [had] bronze greaves on his legs KJV: And [he had] greaves of brass INT: greaves also bronze on 1 Occurrence |