The meaning of “καταπατέω”
Understanding katapatéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
trample, tread (down, underfoot). - to trample down - figuratively, to reject with disdain
καταπατέω
trample, tread (down, underfoot). - to trample down - figuratively, to reject with disdain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:13 | “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” Word: καταπατέω (katapatéō) | |
| Matthew 7:6 | “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Word: καταπατέω (katapatéō) | |
| Luke 8:5 | “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.” Word: καταπατέω (katapatéō) | |
| Luke 12:1 | “In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” Word: καταπατέω (katapatéō) | |
| Hebrews 10:29 | “Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?” Word: καταπατέω (katapatéō) |