The meaning of “מִשְׁטוֹחַ”
Understanding mishṭôwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מִשְׁטַח mishṭach (mish-takh'); from שָׁטַח (to) spread (forth, -ing, upon). - a spreading-place 1) spreading place
מִשְׁטוֹחַ
or מִשְׁטַח mishṭach (mish-takh'); from שָׁטַח (to) spread (forth, -ing, upon). - a spreading-place 1) spreading place
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 26:5 | “It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.” Word: מִשְׁטוֹחַ (mishṭôwach) | |
| Ezekiel 26:14 | “And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the Lord have spoken it, saith the Lord God.” Word: מִשְׁטוֹחַ (mishṭôwach) | |
| Ezekiel 47:10 | “And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from En–gedi even unto En–eglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.” Word: מִשְׁטוֹחַ (mishṭôwach) |