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The term "trampled" in the Bible often conveys a sense of destruction, desecration, or disregard. It is used both literally and metaphorically to describe the act of being crushed underfoot, symbolizing defeat, humiliation, or the profaning of something sacred.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "trampled" frequently appears in contexts of judgment and divine retribution. For instance, in
Isaiah 63:3, the imagery of trampling is used to describe God's wrath against the nations: "I have trodden the winepress alone, and from the nations no one was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My wrath; their blood spattered My garments, and I stained all My clothing." Here, trampling signifies the complete and overwhelming judgment of God upon His enemies.
Similarly, in
Lamentations 1:15, the prophet Jeremiah laments the destruction of Jerusalem, saying, "The Lord has rejected all the mighty men in my midst; He has summoned an army against me to crush my young warriors. The Lord has trampled the Virgin Daughter of Judah like grapes in a winepress." This passage uses the imagery of trampling to express the severity of Jerusalem's downfall and the sorrow of its people.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the concept of being trampled is often used to illustrate the rejection of what is holy or valuable. In
Matthew 7:6, Jesus warns, "Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces." This metaphorical use of trampling highlights the danger of offering sacred truths to those who will not appreciate or respect them.
Hebrews 10:29 further emphasizes the seriousness of trampling underfoot the Son of God: "How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?" This passage underscores the gravity of rejecting Christ and the salvation He offers.
Symbolism and ThemesThe act of trampling in the Bible often symbolizes the ultimate defeat of evil and the triumph of God's justice. It serves as a powerful image of God's sovereignty and the futility of opposing His will. The imagery of trampling also conveys the idea of something once valuable being treated with contempt, as seen in the warnings against casting pearls before swine.
In prophetic literature, trampling is frequently associated with the eschatological victory of God over His enemies. For example, in
Revelation 14:19-20, the angel swings his sickle over the earth, gathering the grapes and throwing them into the great winepress of God's wrath, where they are trampled outside the city. This vivid imagery portrays the final judgment and the complete eradication of wickedness.
Practical ImplicationsFor believers, the biblical concept of trampling serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing and respecting what is holy. It calls Christians to discernment in sharing the Gospel and to a reverent acknowledgment of the sacredness of Christ's sacrifice. The imagery of trampling also encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate justice and to remain steadfast in faith, knowing that evil will ultimately be defeated.
In summary, the theme of trampling in the Bible is rich with meaning, illustrating both the severity of divine judgment and the call to honor what is sacred. Through its various uses, it challenges readers to reflect on their relationship with God and the value they place on His truth.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Trample.
2. (v. i.) To enter anew or again.
Greek
3961. pateo -- to tread or tread on... Word Origin from patos (trodden) Definition to tread or tread on NASB Word Usage
trampled under (1), tread (1), tread under foot (1), treads (1), trodden (1).
...2662. katapateo -- to tread down
... and met.), spurn. Word Origin from kata and pateo Definition to tread down NASB
Word Usage stepping (1), trample...under (1),trampled under foot (3)....
Strong's Hebrew
4823. mirmas -- trampling place, trampling... Word Origin from ramas Definition trampling place, trampling NASB Word Usage trample
(1), trample down (1),
trampled (1),
trampled down (1),
trampled ground (1
...7429. ramas -- to trample
... 7428, 7429. ramas. 7430 . to trample. Transliteration: ramas Phonetic Spelling:
(raw-mas') Short Definition:trampled. Word Origin a prim....
7602b. shaaph -- to crush, trample upon
... 7602a, 7602b. shaaph. 7603 . to crush, trample upon. Transliteration:
shaaph Short Definition:trampled. Word Origin a prim. root...
947. bus -- to tread down, trample
... root Definition to tread down, trample NASB Word Usage loathes (1), squirming (2),
trample (1), trample down (1),trampled (1),trampled down (1), tread down (2...
7511. raphas -- to stamp, tread
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to stamp, tread NASB Word Usage foul (1),
fouled (1), humble (1),trampled (1), trampling under foot (1)....
7512. rephas -- to tread, trample
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to raphas Definition to tread, trample NASB
Word Usagetrampled down (2). stamp. (Aramaic) corresponding to raphac -- stamp....
1986. halam -- to smite, hammer, strike down
... root Definition to smite, hammer, strike down NASB Word Usage beat (2), beats (1),
overcome (1), smash (1), smite (1), struck (1),trampled down (1)....
1758. dush -- to tread, thresh
... Definition to tread, thresh NASB Word Usage continue to thresh (1), thrash (1),
thresh (3), threshed (2), threshing (4), trample (1),trampled (1), trodden...
1869. darak -- to tread, march
... bends his bend (1), bent (6), come (1), guide (1), lead (1), leads (2), led (2),
march (1), set foot (2), shot (1), stamped firm (1),trampled (1), tramples (2...
Library
How the vine of the Priest of Rieti, Whose House St Francis...
... THE LITTLE FLOWERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHAPTER XIX HOW THE VINE OF THE PRIEST
OF RIETI, WHOSE HOUSE ST FRANCIS ENTERED TO PRAY, WASTRAMPLED UNDER FOOT...
Chapter xx.
... uninjured: but he despises what he thinks worthless, and reckons to be as it were
beneath himself; and therefore whatever is despised is said to betrampled on...
Man.
... should on a sudden descend from his throne or chair of state, to take up, that he
might put in his bosom, something that he had espied lyingtrampled under the...
O, Death, be not Thou Boastful, Over the Just
... the slaves have become lords: Death, and Satan, his fellow, havetrampled on
Adam."6. M., Lo! the humbling of thee and thy fellow, accurst servants!...
No Salvation to the Jews Except through Christ.
... I have trodden the wine-press all alone, and of the people there is no man with
Me; and I havetrampled them in fury, and crushed them to the ground, and...
Parental.
... PARENTAL. A Father's LoveTrampled Under Foot. I once heard of a father
who had a prodigal boy, and the boy had sent his mother...
The Misfortunes which Overwhelmed the Jews after their Presumption...
... the Jews. For those who were near were confounded at the sight, beholding
their laws, as it were,trampled under foot. For they...
Demonstration x. --Of Pastors.
... And My sheep have eaten thetrampled (herbage) which your feet havetrampled,
and they have drunk the waters which your feet have defiled....
Psalm LVII.
... He hath given unto reproach those thattrampled on me." Them that havetrampled
on Him, that over Him dead have insulted, that Him as though man have crucified...
Hillis -- God the Unwearied Guide
... What if the king of Babylon and his army hastrampled them under foot, as slaves
trample the shellfish, crushing out the purple dye that lends rich color to a...
Thesaurus
Trampled (41 Occurrences)...Trampled (41 Occurrences).
... As he sowed, some fell along the road, and it was
trampled under foot, and the birds of the sky devoured it. (WEB NAS NIV).
...Trample (34 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who hastrampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that...
Remainder (33 Occurrences)
... and exceedingly strong; and it hath iron teeth very great, it hath consumed, yea,
it doth break small, and the remnant with its feet it hathtrampled; and it...
Tramples (7 Occurrences)
Sprinkled (55 Occurrences)
... sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses. Then hetrampled her under foot.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). 2 Kings 16:13 He burnt his...
Foot (193 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:5 "The farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the
road, and it wastrampled under foot, and the birds of the sky devoured it....
Fearful (73 Occurrences)
... and exceedingly strong; and it hath iron teeth very great, it hath consumed, yea,
it doth break small, and the remnant with its feet it hathtrampled; and it...
Yeast (48 Occurrences)
... Luke 12:1 Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so
much so that theytrampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples...
Knocked (4 Occurrences)
... him, and struck the ram, and broke his two horns; and there was no power in the
ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground, andtrampled on him...
Lifeblood (6 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 63:3 "I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the peoples there was no
man with me: yes, I trod them in my anger, andtrampled them in my wrath; and...
Resources
What did Jesus mean when He described His followers as the salt of the earth? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the meaning of chaff in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that believers are to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16)? | GotQuestions.orgTrampled: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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