Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4696

Strong's H4696 · Hebrew

מֵצַח

mêtsach · /may'-tsakh/

Number
H4696
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֵצַח
Transliteration
mêtsach
Pronunciation
may'-tsakh
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

the forehead (as open and prominent)

KJV: brow, forehead, [phrase] impudent.

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be clear, i.e. conspicuous;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֵצַח across 9 verses.

forehead9×
foreheads2×
brow1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Isaiah1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4696 (mêtsach) mean?

the forehead (as open and prominent)

How many times does H4696 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4696 (מֵצַח) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “forehead.”

How is mêtsach translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4696 is rendered as “forehead” (9×), “foreheads” (2×), “brow” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מֵצַח come from?

from an unused root meaning to be clear, i.e. conspicuous;