Strong’s H4296

מִטָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mittah

Pronunciation

MIT-tah

Definition

Bed, couch

Meaning

a bed, for, sleeping, eating, a sofa, litter, bier

Usage

The Hebrew word "mittah" primarily refers to a bed or couch, often used for sleeping or reclining. It can denote a piece of furniture used in a domestic setting or a portable bed used in various contexts, including travel or illness. The term can also imply a bier, a frame used for carrying a body, especially in funeral contexts.

Bible references

Genesis 47:31;Genesis 48:2;Genesis 49:33;Exodus 8:3;1 Samuel 19:13;1 Samuel 19:15;1 Samuel 19:16;1 Samuel 28:23;2 Samuel 3:31;2 Samuel 4:7;1 Kings 17:19;1 Kings 21:4;2 Kings 1:4;2 Kings 1:6;2 Kings 1:16;2 Kings 4:10;2 Kings 4:21;2 Kings 4:32;2 Kings 11:2;2 Chronicles 22:11;2 Chronicles 24:25;Esther 1:6;Esther 7:8;Psalm 6:6;Proverbs 26:14