Original Word: כָּתַשׁ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kathash
Pronunciation: kah-thash
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-thash')
Definition: to butt, pound
Meaning: To butt, pound

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3146 (μαστιγόω • mastigoō), which means "to scourge" or "to whip." While the Greek term focuses more on the act of whipping or chastisement, both terms share the underlying theme of applying force to bring about a change or result, whether it be physical or metaphorical.

Usage: The verb כָּתַשׁ (katash) is used in the context of physical actions such as pounding or crushing. It conveys the idea of forcefully breaking down or pulverizing a substance.

Context: The Hebrew verb כָּתַשׁ (katash) appears in the Old Testament with the primary meaning of "to pound" or "to crush." This term is often used in agricultural or culinary contexts, where grains or spices are ground or crushed to prepare them for use. The action described by כָּתַשׁ is one of forceful impact, suggesting a thorough and complete breaking down of the material in question.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the process of grinding or crushing, often metaphorically representing the breaking down of something to its essential components. This can be seen in contexts where the word is used to describe the preparation of materials or the metaphorical breaking down of individuals or nations.

The concept of crushing or pounding is significant in biblical literature, as it often symbolizes judgment, purification, or preparation. The act of crushing can be seen as a necessary step in transforming raw materials into something useful or valuable, reflecting a broader theological theme of transformation and refinement.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to pound, pound fine, bray
NASB Translation
pound (1).

[כָּתַשׁ] verb pound, pound fine, bray (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּתַשׁ; Syriac is strive, contend; Zinjirli כתש break in pieces, shatter, DHM^{Sendsch. 58}); —

Qal Imperfect אִםתִּֿכְתּוֺשׁ אֶתהָֿאֱוִיל בַּמַּכְתֵּשׁ Proverbs 27:22 if thou shouldest bray the fool in the mortar.

bray

A primitive root; to butt or pound -- bray.

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