The meaning of “מֵצַח”
Understanding mêtsach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
brow, forehead, [phrase] impudent. - the forehead (as open and prominent) 1) brow, forehead
מֵצַח
brow, forehead, [phrase] impudent. - the forehead (as open and prominent) 1) brow, forehead
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:38 | “And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the Lord.” Word: מֵצַח (mêtsach) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:49 | “And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.” Word: מֵצַח (mêtsach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 26:20 | “And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the Lord had smitten him.” Word: מֵצַח (mêtsach) | |
| Isaiah 48:4 | “Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;” Word: מֵצַח (mêtsach) | |
| Jeremiah 3:3 | “Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath been no latter rain; and thou hadst a whore’s forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.” Word: מֵצַח (mêtsach) |
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