Strong's Lexicon ratsaph: To crush, to pound, to press Original Word: רָצַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "ratsaph," the concept of crushing or pressing can be found in Greek words such as "θλίβω" (thlibo - Strong's G2346), which means to press or afflict, and "συντρίβω" (suntribo - Strong's G4937), meaning to crush or break. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ratsaph" primarily conveys the action of crushing or pounding. It is used in contexts where something is being pressed or broken down into smaller parts. This term can be applied both literally, as in the physical act of crushing, and metaphorically, to describe situations of intense pressure or oppression. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of crushing or pounding was a common part of daily life, especially in the preparation of food. Grains were often crushed to make flour, and olives were pressed to extract oil. These processes were essential for sustenance and were well understood by the people of that time. The metaphorical use of "ratsaph" to describe oppression or pressure would have resonated with an audience familiar with these physical processes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to fit together, fit out NASB Translation fitted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [רָצַף] verb fit together, fit out, si vera lectio (Ecclus 43:8d id. Pi`el pave (figurative; si vera lectio); Assyrian raƒâpu, join together, build; Arabic  join together, compare DHMVOJ i. 30, Sabean רצף, רצפם Idib. HalJAS, 1872, Juin, 534; Aramaic רְצַף,  , arrange in a line; compare Aramaic רִצְמְּתָא,  , Late Hebrew רְצְפָה, all = pavement); — Qal Passive participle תּוֺכוֺ רָצוּף אַהֲבָה Songs 3:10 its interior fitted out (?) with love (Gr and others הָבְנִי ebony). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pave A denominative from retseph; to tessellate, i.e. Embroider (as if with bright stones) -- pave. see HEBREW retseph Forms and Transliterations רָצ֣וּף רצוף rā·ṣūp̄ rāṣūp̄ raTzufLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 3:10 HEB: אַרְגָּמָ֑ן תּוֹכוֹ֙ רָצ֣וּף אַהֲבָ֔ה מִבְּנ֖וֹת NAS: lovingly fitted out By the daughters KJV: the midst thereof being paved [with] love, INT: of purple interior fitted lovingly the daughters 1 Occurrence |
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