The meaning of “רָדַד”
Understanding râdad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
spend, spread, subdue. - to tread in pieces, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer, or (specifically) to overlay 1) to beat dow...
רָדַד
spend, spread, subdue. - to tread in pieces, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer, or (specifically) to overlay 1) to beat down, beat out, subdue 1a) (Qal) to beat down (fig) 1b) (Hiphil) to beat out
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 19:11 | “And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.” Word: רָדַד (râdad) | |
| 1 Kings 6:32 | “The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.” Word: רָדַד (râdad) | |
| Psalms 144:2 | “My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.” Word: רָדַד (râdad) | |
| Isaiah 45:1 | “Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;” Word: רָדַד (râdad) |
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