מִצְחָה

mitschâh · /mits-khaw'/

Number

H4697

Language

Hebrew

Original word

מִצְחָה

Transliteration

mitschâh

Pronunciation

mits-khaw'

KJV occurrences

1 verse

Definition

a shinpiece of armor (as prominent), only plural

KJV: greaves.

Root / derivation: from the same as H4696 (מֵצַח);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מִצְחָה across 1 verse.

greaves1×

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Samuel1 verse

And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders. target: or, gorget

What does Strong's H4697 (mitschâh) mean?

a shinpiece of armor (as prominent), only plural

How many times does H4697 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4697 (מִצְחָה) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “greaves.”

How is mitschâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4697 is rendered as “greaves” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מִצְחָה come from?

from the same as H4696 (מֵצַח);