The meaning of “πατέω”
Understanding patéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
tread (down, under foot). - to trample (literally or figuratively)
πατέω
tread (down, under foot). - to trample (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:19 | “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Word: πατέω (patéō) | |
| Luke 21:24 | “And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.” Word: πατέω (patéō) | |
| Revelation 11:2 | “But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.” Word: πατέω (patéō) | |
| Revelation 14:20 | “And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs. ” Word: πατέω (patéō) | |
| Revelation 19:15 | “And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Word: πατέω (patéō) |