Strong's Lexicon rashash: To crush, to beat down, to shatter Original Word: רָשַׁשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "rashash," the concept of crushing or shattering can be found in Greek words such as συντρίβω (syntribo - Strong's Greek 4937), which means to crush or break in pieces. Usage: The Hebrew verb "rashash" primarily conveys the action of crushing or shattering. It is used to describe the breaking down of objects or the destruction of structures. The term implies a forceful action that results in the complete disintegration or ruin of the subject. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of crushing or shattering was often associated with divine judgment or the power of God to dismantle the strength of nations and individuals. The imagery of breaking down strongholds or idols was a common metaphor for demonstrating God's supremacy over false gods and human pride. The act of crushing was also symbolic of purification, removing impurities to reveal what is pure and true. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to beat down, shatter NASB Translation beaten down (1), demolish (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָשַׁשׁ] verb Po`el beat down, shatter (Syriac  bruise, grind); — Imperfect3masculine singular יְרשֵׁשׁ Jeremiah 5:17 one shall beat down thy fortified cities Pu`al Perfect1plural רֻשּׁשְׁנוּ Malachi 1:4 we are beaten down. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance impoverish A primitive root; to demolish -- impoverish. Forms and Transliterations יְרֹשֵׁ֞שׁ ירשש רֻשַּׁ֗שְׁנוּ רששנו ruš·šaš·nū rushShashnu ruššašnū yə·rō·šêš yərōšêš yeroSheshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 5:17 HEB: גַּפְנְךָ֖ וּתְאֵנָתֶ֑ךָ יְרֹשֵׁ֞שׁ עָרֵ֣י מִבְצָרֶ֗יךָ NAS: and your fig trees; They will demolish with the sword KJV: and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced INT: your vines and your fig will demolish cities your fortified Malachi 1:4 2 Occurrences |
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