Definition and Usage:
The term "trample" generally refers to the act of treading heavily or crushing underfoot. In the biblical context, it often conveys a sense of disdain, destruction, or judgment. The imagery of trampling is used both literally and metaphorically throughout Scripture to depict various themes, including divine judgment, the subjugation of enemies, and the desecration of sacred things.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, the concept of trampling is frequently associated with God's judgment upon the nations and His enemies. For instance, in Isaiah 63:3, the imagery of trampling is vividly portrayed: "I have trodden the winepress alone, and from the nations no one was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My wrath; their blood spattered My garments, and I stained all My clothes." This passage illustrates God's righteous indignation and the execution of His justice.

The Psalms also use the imagery of trampling to express the defeat of adversaries. Psalm 91:13 states, "You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent." Here, trampling signifies victory and protection granted by God to the faithful.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, trampling is used metaphorically to describe the rejection of sacred things. Jesus warns against casting pearls before swine in Matthew 7:6: "Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces." This admonition highlights the importance of discerning the value of spiritual truths and the potential for their desecration by those who do not appreciate them.

Hebrews 10:29 provides a stern warning about the consequences of apostasy: "How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?" Here, trampling is equated with a grave offense against Christ and the redemptive work He accomplished.

Theological Implications:
The act of trampling in the Bible often symbolizes the ultimate triumph of God's justice and the futility of opposing His will. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the consequences of rejecting divine grace. The imagery underscores the power and authority of God over all creation, as well as the protection and victory He provides to those who trust in Him.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to recognize the sanctity of spiritual truths and to approach them with reverence. The warnings associated with trampling serve as a call to uphold the honor of God and His Word, ensuring that they are not treated with contempt or disregard. Additionally, the assurance of victory over spiritual adversaries provides comfort and confidence in the believer's walk of faith.1. (v. t.) To tread under foot; to tread down; to prostrate by treading; as, to trample grass or flowers.

2. (v. t.) Fig.: To treat with contempt and insult.

3. (v. i.) To tread with force and rapidity; to stamp.

4. (v. i.) To tread in contempt; -- with on or upon.

5. (n.) The act of treading under foot; also, the sound produced by trampling.

2662. katapateo -- to tread down
... to tread down. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katapateo Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-ap-at-eh'-o) Short Definition: I trample under foot Definition: I trample ...
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3961. pateo -- to tread or tread on
... to tread or tread on. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pateo Phonetic Spelling:
(pat-eh'-o) Short Definition: I tread, trample upon Definition: I tread ...
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7429. ramas -- to trample
... 7428, 7429. ramas. 7430 . to trample. Transliteration: ramas Phonetic Spelling:
(raw-mas') Short Definition: trampled. Word Origin a prim. ...
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947. bus -- to tread down, trample
... 946, 947. bus. 948 . to tread down, trample. Transliteration: bus Phonetic
Spelling: (boos) Short Definition: squirming. Word Origin a prim. ...
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7602b. shaaph -- to crush, trample upon
... 7602a, 7602b. shaaph. 7603 . to crush, trample upon. Transliteration:
shaaph Short Definition: trampled. Word Origin a prim. root ...
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1318. bashas -- to trample
... to trample. Transliteration: bashas Phonetic Spelling: (baw-shas') Short Definition:
rent. ... root Definition to trample NASB Word Usage impose heavy rent (1). ...
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7512. rephas -- to tread, trample
... 7511, 7512. rephas. 7513 . to tread, trample. Transliteration: rephas
Phonetic Spelling: (ref-as') Short Definition: down. Word ...
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4823. mirmas -- trampling place, trampling
... 4822, 4823. mirmas. 4824 . trampling place, trampling. Transliteration: mirmas
Phonetic Spelling: (meer-mawce') Short Definition: trample. ...
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1758. dush -- to tread, thresh
... root Definition to tread, thresh NASB Word Usage continue to thresh (1), thrash
(1), thresh (3), threshed (2), threshing (4), trample (1), trampled (1 ...
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3533. kabash -- to subdue, bring into bondage
... NASB Word Usage assault (1), brought them into subjection (2), forced into bondage
(1), forcing (1), subdue (1), subdued (5), subjugate (1), trample (1), tread ...
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7515. raphas -- foul, trouble
... Word Origin the same as raphas, qv. foul, trouble A primitive root; to trample,
ie Roil water -- foul, trouble. 7514b, 7515. raphas. 7516 . Strong's Numbers
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7511. raphas -- to stamp, tread
... humble self, submit self. A primitive root; to trample, ie Prostrate -- humble self,
submit self. 7510, 7511. raphas or raphas. 7512 . Strong's Numbers.
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Establishment of the Natural Communion of the Spirit from his ...
... Isaiah;""He that spread forth the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that
giveth breath unto the people upon it, and Spirit to them that trample on it ...
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The Resurrection
... disciples of Christ despise death; they take the offensive against it and, instead
of fearing it, by the sign of the cross and by faith in Christ trample on it ...
/.../athanasius/on the incarnation of the word/chapter 5 the resurrection.htm

Of Sin and Danger Incurred Even with a "Tolerant" Husband.
... "Cast not," saith He, "your pearls to swine, lest they trample them to pieces, and
turn round and overturn you also." [473] "Your pearls" are the distinctive ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/to his wife/chapter v of sin and danger.htm

The Final Warning
... In defiance of the warnings which God has given, they will continue to trample upon
one of the precepts of the Decalogue, until they are led to persecute those ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 38 the final warning.htm

The Final Warning.
... In defiance of the warnings which God has given, they will continue to trample upon
one of the precepts of the decalogue, until they are led to persecute those ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /38 the final warning.htm

Chapter xx.
... altogether and always, He very rightly adds: "Give not that which is holy to the
dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter xx 2.htm

O, Death, be not Thou Boastful, Over the Just
... Thy Resurrection has been humbled to low estate!"3. Death., Herein am I exceeding
great, according to thy saying: that though I be bond-man I trample on them ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn lxviii o death be.htm

Caution against Imprudent Zeal in Preaching the Gospel.
... preaching the truth given in Matt., vii., 6, Give not that which is holy unto the
dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under ...
/.../section 183 caution against imprudent.htm

Friends Departed
... After the sun's remove. I see them walking in an air of glory,. Whose light doth
trample [158] on my days: ... Footnotes: [158] trample, tread on and efface. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cxxxv friends departed.htm

How Gluttonous Desires Can be Overcome.
... First then we must trample under foot gluttonous desires, and to this end the mind
must be reduced not only by fasting, but also by vigils, by reading, and by ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xiv how gluttonous desires.htm

Trample (34 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To tread under foot; to tread down; to prostrate
by treading; as, to trample grass or flowers. ...Trample (34 Occurrences). ...
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Underfoot (14 Occurrences)
... Luke 10:19 "I have given you power to tread serpents and scorpions underfoot, and
to trample on all the power of the Enemy; and in no case shall anything do ...
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Tread (60 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue. ...
You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot. ...
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Trampling (8 Occurrences)
... (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Trample. ... (ASV NAS). Isaiah 1:12 When ye come to appear before
Me, who hath required this at your hand, to trample My courts? ...
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Trampled (41 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Trample. 2. (vi) To enter anew or
again. Multi-Version Concordance Trampled (41 Occurrences). ...
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Serpent (40 Occurrences)
... Version "dragon") in Deuteronomy 32:33, "Their wine is the poison of serpents,"
and Psalm 91:13, "The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot ...
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Oblations (24 Occurrences)
... (DBY). 1 Samuel 2:29 Wherefore do ye trample upon my sacrifice and upon
mine oblation which I have commanded in my habitation? And ...
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Otherwise (78 Occurrences)
... Matthew 7:6 "Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls to the
swine; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and then turn and ...
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Lush (2 Occurrences)
... Amos 5:11 Forasmuch therefore as you trample on the poor, and take taxes from him
of wheat: You have built houses of cut stone, but you will not dwell in them. ...
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Lest (282 Occurrences)
... Matthew 7:6 "Don't give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls
before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn ...
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