Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִצְחָה”
Understanding mitschâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
greaves. - a shinpiece of armor (as prominent), only plural 1) greave(s), leg armour
H4697
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִצְחָה
Phoneticmits-khaw'
Transliterationmitschâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
greaves. - a shinpiece of armor (as prominent), only plural 1) greave(s), leg armour
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 17:6 | “And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.” Word: מִצְחָה (mitschâh) |