Strong's Lexicon ratash: To trample, to crush, to tread down Original Word: רָטָשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "πατέω" (pateo), which also means to tread or trample. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Luke 10:19, where Jesus gives His disciples authority to "trample on serpents and scorpions." Usage: The Hebrew verb "ratash" conveys the action of trampling or crushing underfoot. It is often used metaphorically to describe the act of subduing or defeating an enemy, as well as the destruction of something that is considered worthless or insignificant. The term implies a forceful and decisive action, often associated with judgment or conquest. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the act of trampling or crushing was a common metaphor for victory and dominance. Kings and warriors were often depicted as trampling their enemies underfoot, symbolizing their power and authority. This imagery is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God's sovereignty and His ability to subdue nations and peoples who oppose His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to dash in pieces NASB Translation dash in pieces (1), dashed in pieces (2), dashed to pieces (2), mow down (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָטַשׁ] verb Pi`el dash in pieces (compare ᵑ7 רְטַשׁ cast away, reject; but possibly akin to לָטַשׁ); — Pi`el Imperfect2masculine singular תְּרַטֵּשׁ 2 Kings 8:12 their children thou will dash in pieces; 3 feminine plural קְשָׁתוֺת נְעָרִים תְּרַטַּשְׁנָה Isaiah 13:18, but probably corrupt, Du conjecture נְעָרוֺת תְּרֻטַּשְׁנָה compare Che. Pu`al Perfect3feminine singular אֵם עַלֿ בָּנִים רֻטָּ֑שָׁה Hosea 14:14; Imperfect3masculine plural יְרֻטְּשׁוּ Isaiah 13:16; Nahum 3:10, יְרֻטָּ֑שׁוּ Hosea 14:1, all of children. רִי see רוה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dash in pieces A primitive root; to dash down -- dash (in pieces). Forms and Transliterations יְרֻטְּשׁ֖וּ יְרֻטָּ֔שׁוּ ירטשו רֻטָּֽשָׁה׃ רטשה׃ תְּרַטֵּ֔שׁ תְּרַטַּ֑שְׁנָה תרטש תרטשנה ruṭ·ṭā·šāh ruṭṭāšāh rutTashah tə·raṭ·ṭaš·nāh tə·raṭ·ṭêš teratTashnah təraṭṭašnāh təraṭṭêš teratTesh yə·ruṭ·ṭā·šū yə·ruṭ·ṭə·šū yerutTashu yəruṭṭāšū yerutteShu yəruṭṭəšūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 8:12 HEB: תַּהֲרֹ֔ג וְעֹלְלֵיהֶ֣ם תְּרַטֵּ֔שׁ וְהָרֹתֵיהֶ֖ם תְּבַקֵּֽעַ׃ NAS: and their little ones you will dash in pieces, and their women with child KJV: with the sword, and wilt dash their children, INT: will kill and their little will dash and their women will rip Isaiah 13:16 Isaiah 13:18 Hosea 10:14 Hosea 13:16 Nahum 3:10 6 Occurrences |