Strong’s H3807

כָּתַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kathath

Pronunciation

kah-THATH

Definition

To crush, to break, to beat down, to shatter

Meaning

to bruise, violently strike

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kathath" primarily conveys the action of crushing or breaking something into pieces. It is often used in the context of physical destruction or the breaking down of objects, but it can also metaphorically describe the defeat or humiliation of people or nations. The term implies a thorough and complete action, leaving the object or subject in a state of ruin or disrepair.

Bible references

Leviticus 22:24;Numbers 14:45;Deuteronomy 1:44;Deuteronomy 9:21;2 Kings 18:4;2 Chronicles 15:6;2 Chronicles 34:7;Job 4:20;Psalm 89:23;Isaiah 2:4;Isaiah 24:12;Isaiah 30:14;Jeremiah 46:5;Joel 3:10;Micah 1:7;Micah 4:3;Zechariah 11:6