Strong's Lexicon raciyc: Oppressor, tyrant Original Word: רָסִיס Word Origin: From the root רָצַץ (ratsats), meaning "to crush" or "to oppress." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raciyc," the concept of oppression is addressed in the New Testament with terms like "καταδυναστεύω" (katadynasteuō - Strong's Greek 2616), meaning "to oppress" or "to dominate." Usage: The term "raciyc" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an oppressor or a tyrant, someone who exerts harsh control or domination over others. It conveys the idea of someone who crushes or subjugates others through force or authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of an oppressor was well understood, as the Israelites themselves experienced oppression under various foreign powers, such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. The term "raciyc" would have resonated with the Israelites as they recalled their history of being subjected to harsh rulers and tyrants. The biblical narrative often contrasts the oppressive rulers with the just and righteous leadership that God desires for His people. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [רָסִיס] noun [masculine] drop (of dew); — plural construct רְסִיסֵי לָ֑יְלָה Songs 5:2 ("" טַל). II. רסס (√ of following; Late Hebrew רָסַס Pi`el break, crush; so Mandean רסס NorbergLexid. 232, Jewish-Aramaic רְסַס; compare Arabic well stopped up with stones HoffmZAW iii (1893), 115). II. [רָסִיס] noun [masculine] fragment; — plural רְסִיסִים, of houses destroyed Amos 6:11 ("" בְּקִעִים). רַע, רֹעַ see I. רעע. I. רֵעַ see רוע. p. 929, 947f II, III. רֵעַ see רעה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breach, drop From racac; properly, dripping to pieces, i.e. A ruin; also a dew-drop -- breach, drop. see HEBREW racac Forms and Transliterations רְסִ֥יסֵי רְסִיסִ֑ים רסיסי רסיסים rə·sî·sê rə·sî·sîm rəsîsê reSisei resiSim rəsîsîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 5:2 HEB: טָ֔ל קְוֻּצּוֹתַ֖י רְסִ֥יסֵי לָֽיְלָה׃ NAS: My locks with the damp of the night.' KJV: [and] my locks with the drops of the night. INT: dew my locks the damp of the night Amos 6:11 2 Occurrences |