Strong’s H7533

רָצַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ratsats

Pronunciation

rah-tsats'

Definition

To crush, to oppress, to break

Meaning

to crack in pieces

Usage

The Hebrew verb "ratsats" primarily conveys the action of crushing or breaking something into pieces. It can also imply oppression or the act of pressing down upon someone or something with force. This term is often used metaphorically to describe the oppression of people or the breaking of physical objects.

Bible references

Genesis 25:22;Deuteronomy 28:33;Judges 9:53;Judges 10:8;1 Samuel 12:3;1 Samuel 12:4;2 Kings 18:21;2 Chronicles 16:10;Job 20:19;Psalm 74:14;Ecclesiastes 12:6;Ecclesiastes 12:6;Isaiah 36:6;Isaiah 42:3;Isaiah 42:4;Isaiah 58:6;Ezekiel 29:7;Hosea 5:11;Amos 4:1