Strong’s H3806

כָּתַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kathash

Pronunciation

kah-thash

Definition

To crush, to beat, to bruise

Meaning

to butt, pound

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kathash" primarily means to crush or to beat. It is often used in the context of grinding or pulverizing substances, such as grains or spices, into smaller particles. This action can be both literal, as in the physical act of crushing, and metaphorical, representing the breaking down of something into its essential parts.

Bible references

Proverbs 27:22