Strong's Lexicon hadak: To crush, to bruise, to oppress Original Word: הָדךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of crushing or oppression is "θλίβω" (thlibo), which means to press, afflict, or oppress. This term appears in the New Testament in contexts of tribulation and persecution. Usage: The Hebrew verb "hadak" primarily conveys the action of crushing or bruising. It is often used metaphorically to describe the act of oppression or subjugation, where one party exerts force or pressure upon another, leading to a state of being broken or subdued. This term can be applied both in physical contexts, such as the crushing of grain, and in social or spiritual contexts, where individuals or groups experience oppression. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the imagery of crushing or bruising was commonly associated with agricultural practices, such as the grinding of grain to produce flour. This imagery extended metaphorically to describe social and political oppression, where rulers or conquerors would "crush" their enemies or subjects. The concept of oppression was a significant theme in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the Israelites' experiences of subjugation under foreign powers and their longing for deliverance and justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cast or tread down NASB Translation tread down (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הָדַךְ verb cast or tread down (Arabic  tear down (a building), synonym of  ) — Qal Imperative הֲדֹךְ רְשָׁעִים Job 40:12 cast or tread down, wicked men. הדם (√ of following, compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tread down A primitive root (compare daqaq); to crush with the foot -- tread down. see HEBREW daqaq Forms and Transliterations וַהֲדֹ֖ךְ והדך vahaDoch wa·hă·ḏōḵ wahăḏōḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 40:12 HEB: גֵּ֭אֶה הַכְנִיעֵ֑הוּ וַהֲדֹ֖ךְ רְשָׁעִ֣ים תַּחְתָּֽם׃ NAS: [and] humble him, And tread down the wicked KJV: [and] bring him low; and tread down the wicked INT: who humble and tread the wicked where 1 Occurrence |
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