The meaning of “רָמַס”
Understanding râmaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon). - to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively) ...
רָמַס
oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon). - to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively) 1) to trample 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trample 1a2) trampler (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be trampled
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 9:33 | “And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trode her under foot.” Word: רָמַס (râmaç) | |
| 2 Chronicles 25:18 | “And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.” Word: רָמַס (râmaç) | |
| Psalms 91:13 | “Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.” Word: רָמַס (râmaç) | |
| Isaiah 28:3 | “The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:” Word: רָמַס (râmaç) | |
| Ezekiel 34:18 | “Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?” Word: רָמַס (râmaç) |
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