Strong’s H4894

מִשְׁטוֹחַ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mishtowach

Pronunciation

mish-to'-akh

Definition

Worship, bowing down

Meaning

a spreading-place

Usage

The term "mishtowach" refers to the act of bowing down or prostrating oneself, often in the context of worship or showing reverence. It conveys a physical act of submission and humility before a deity or a person of higher status. In the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently used to describe the worship of God, as well as the act of bowing before kings or other figures of authority.

Bible references

Ezekiel 26:5;Ezekiel 26:14;Ezekiel 47:10