Strong’s H6072

עָסַס

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`acac

Pronunciation

ah-sahs

Definition

To press, crush

Meaning

to squeeze out juice, to trample

Usage

The Hebrew verb "asas" primarily conveys the action of pressing or crushing. It is used in contexts where physical pressure is applied to an object, often resulting in its breaking or deformation. This term can be metaphorically extended to describe situations of oppression or overwhelming force.

Bible references

Malachi 4:3