Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, the concept of "stamping" is not directly associated with the modern understanding of stamps used for postage or official seals. However, the act of stamping, as a forceful action, is mentioned in the Scriptures and carries significant symbolic meaning.Biblical References: 1. Symbol of Judgment and Authority: The act of stamping is often used metaphorically in the Bible to signify judgment or the exertion of authority. In Ezekiel 6:11 , the prophet is instructed to "clap your hands, stamp your feet, and declare, ‘Alas, because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword, famine, and plague!’" Here, stamping is an expression of divine judgment against the sins of Israel, emphasizing the seriousness and certainty of God's impending punishment. 2. Expression of Anger or Indignation: Stamping is also depicted as an expression of anger or indignation. In Daniel 8:7 , during the vision of the ram and the goat, it is described, "I saw him approach the ram in a rage and strike him, shattering his two horns. The ram was powerless to stand against him; the goat knocked him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was no one to rescue the ram from his power." The trampling, akin to stamping, signifies the complete and overwhelming defeat of the ram, symbolizing the Medo-Persian Empire, by the goat, representing Greece. 3. Symbol of Victory and Dominion: Stamping can also symbolize victory and dominion over enemies. In Malachi 4:3 , it is prophesied, "Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing," says the LORD of Hosts." This imagery of trampling the wicked underfoot conveys the ultimate triumph of the righteous over evil, as ordained by God. Cultural and Historical Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, stamping or trampling was a common metaphor for conquest and subjugation. Kings and conquerors would often depict themselves trampling their enemies in reliefs and inscriptions, symbolizing their dominance and the humiliation of their foes. This cultural backdrop provides a deeper understanding of the biblical usage of stamping as a powerful image of authority and victory. Theological Implications: From a theological perspective, the act of stamping in the Bible underscores God's sovereign power and the certainty of His judgments. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the ultimate victory of God's righteousness. The imagery of stamping conveys both the severity of divine retribution and the hope of deliverance for the faithful, who will witness the defeat of evil and the establishment of God's kingdom. In summary, while the Bible does not reference stamps in the modern sense, the act of stamping carries rich symbolic meaning, reflecting themes of judgment, authority, anger, and victory within the biblical narrative. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. i.) To strike beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.2. (v. i.) To bring down (the foot) forcibly on the ground or floor; as, he stamped his foot with rage. 3. (v. i.) To crush; to pulverize; specifically (Metal.), to crush by the blow of a heavy stamp, as ore in a mill. 4. (v. i.) To impress with some mark or figure; as, to stamp a plate with arms or initials. 5. (v. i.) Fig.: To impress; to imprint; to fix deeply; as, to stamp virtuous principles on the heart. 6. (v. i.) To cut out, bend, or indent, as paper, sheet metal, etc., into various forms, by a blow or suddenly applied pressure with a stamp or die, etc.; to mint; to coin. 7. (v. i.) To put a stamp on, as for postage; as, to stamp a letter; to stamp a legal document. 8. (v. i.) To strike; to beat; to crush. 9. (v. i.) To strike the foot forcibly downward. 10. (n.) The act of stamping, as with the foot. 11. (n.) The which stamps; any instrument for making impressions on other bodies, as a die. 12. (n.) The mark made by stamping; a mark imprinted; an impression. 13. (n.) that which is marked; a thing stamped. 14. (n.) A picture cut in wood or metal, or made by impression; a cut; a plate. 15. (n.) An official mark set upon things chargeable with a duty or tax to government, as evidence that the duty or tax is paid; as, the stamp on a bill of exchange. 16. (v. t.) Hence, a stamped or printed device, issued by the government at a fixed price, and required by law to be affixed to, or stamped on, certain papers, as evidence that the government dues are paid; as, a postage stamp; a receipt stamp, etc. 17. (n.) An instrument for cutting out, or shaping, materials, as paper, leather, etc., by a downward pressure. 18. (n.) A character or reputation, good or bad, fixed on anything as if by an imprinted mark; current value; authority; as, these persons have the stamp of dishonesty; the Scriptures bear the stamp of a divine origin. 19. (v. t.) Make; cast; form; character; as, a man of the same stamp, or of a different stamp. 20. (n.) A kind of heavy hammer, or pestle, raised by water or steam power, for beating ores to powder; anything like a pestle, used for pounding or bathing. 21. (n.) A half-penny. 22. (v. t.) Money, esp. paper money. Greek 5480. charagma -- a stamp, impress ... a stamp, impress. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: charagma Phonetic Spelling: (khar'-ag-mah) Short Definition: sculpture, a stamp, sign Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5480.htm - 7k 5179b. tupos -- the mark (of a blow), an impression, stamp (made ... 4972. sphragizo -- to seal 5481. charakter -- a tool for engraving 5179. tupos -- typically 4973. sphragis -- a seal, a signet 4746. stoibas -- branch. Strong's Hebrew 7554. raqa -- to beat, stamp, beat out, spread out... raqa. 7555 . to beat, stamp, beat out, spread out. Transliteration: raqa Phonetic Spelling: (raw-kah') Short Definition: spread. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/7554.htm - 6k 7511. raphas -- to stamp, tread 1854. daqaq -- to crush, pulverize, thresh 3807. kathath -- to beat, crush by beating 7512. rephas -- to tread, trample 7429. ramas -- to trample 1916. hadom -- a stool, footstool 7540. raqad -- to skip about 1986. halam -- to smite, hammer, strike down 3096. 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