The meaning of “רָטָשׁ”
Understanding râṭâsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dash (in pieces). - to dash down 1) to dash to pieces 1a) (Piel) to dash in pieces 1b) (Pual) to be dashed in pieces
רָטָשׁ
dash (in pieces). - to dash down 1) to dash to pieces 1a) (Piel) to dash in pieces 1b) (Pual) to be dashed in pieces
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 8:12 | “And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.” Word: רָטָשׁ (râṭâsh) | |
| Isaiah 13:18 | “Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.” Word: רָטָשׁ (râṭâsh) | |
| Hosea 13:16 | “Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up. ” Word: רָטָשׁ (râṭâsh) | |
| Nahum 3:10 | “Yet was she carried away, she went into captivity: her young children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all her great men were bound in chains.” Word: רָטָשׁ (râṭâsh) |
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