Strong’s H4696

מֵצַח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

metsach

Pronunciation

MAY-tsakh

Definition

Forehead

Meaning

the forehead

Usage

The Hebrew word "metsach" refers to the forehead, a prominent part of the human face. In the Bible, it is often used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it describes the physical forehead of a person. Metaphorically, it can symbolize boldness, defiance, or the mark of identification, as seen in various scriptural contexts.

Bible references

Exodus 28:38;Exodus 28:38;1 Samuel 17:49;1 Samuel 17:49;2 Chronicles 26:19;2 Chronicles 26:20;Isaiah 48:4;Jeremiah 3:3;Ezekiel 3:7;Ezekiel 3:8;Ezekiel 3:8;Ezekiel 3:9;Ezekiel 9:4