Strong’s H1915

הָדךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

hadak

Pronunciation

hah-dak'

Definition

To crush, to bruise, to oppress

Meaning

to crush with the foot

Usage

The Hebrew verb "hadak" primarily conveys the action of crushing or bruising. It is often used metaphorically to describe the act of oppression or subjugation, where one party exerts force or pressure upon another, leading to a state of being broken or subdued. This term can be applied both in physical contexts, such as the crushing of grain, and in social or spiritual contexts, where individuals or groups experience oppression.

Bible references

Job 40:12