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In biblical terminology, the term "treader" is often associated with the act of treading or trampling, particularly in the context of agriculture and judgment. The imagery of treading is used throughout the Bible to convey themes of harvest, divine judgment, and the crushing of enemies.
Agricultural Context:In ancient agrarian societies, treading was a common method used to separate grain from the chaff. Oxen or other animals would tread on the harvested grain to break the husks, allowing the valuable kernels to be collected. This process is alluded to in several biblical passages, highlighting the importance of treading in the agricultural practices of the time.
For example, in
Isaiah 63:2-3 , the imagery of treading is used metaphorically to describe the Lord's judgment: "Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? 'I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained.'"
Divine Judgment:The act of treading is frequently used as a metaphor for divine judgment and wrath. The imagery of a winepress, where grapes are trodden to extract juice, is particularly powerful in conveying the idea of God's righteous anger being poured out upon the wicked. This metaphor is vividly depicted in the prophetic and apocalyptic literature of the Bible.
In
Revelation 14:19-20 , the treading of the winepress symbolizes the final judgment: "So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood flowed out of the press, rising as high as the horses’ bridles for a distance of 1,600 stadia."
Crushing of Enemies:The concept of treading also extends to the defeat and subjugation of enemies. In biblical poetry and prophecy, God is often depicted as a warrior who treads down His foes, ensuring victory for His people. This imagery serves to reassure the faithful of God's ultimate sovereignty and power over all adversaries.
Psalm 60:12 reflects this theme: "With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies." Similarly, in
Micah 7:10 , the prophet declares, "Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, 'Where is the LORD your God?' My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets."
Spiritual Implications:The concept of treading carries spiritual implications for believers, emphasizing the need for purity and righteousness. Just as the treader separates the wheat from the chaff, so too are believers called to live lives that reflect the holiness and justice of God. The imagery serves as a reminder of the coming judgment and the importance of being found faithful.
In summary, the term "treader" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing themes of harvest, judgment, and victory. It serves as a powerful metaphor for God's righteous actions in the world and His ultimate triumph over evil.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) One who treads.
Strong's Hebrew
1869. darak -- to tread, march... 1), leads (2), led (2), march (1), set foot (2), shot (1), stamped firm (1), trampled
(1), tramples (2), tramples down (1), tread (8),
treader (1),
treader...Library
The Winepress and ItsTreader
... THE WINEPRESS AND ITSTREADER. 'Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy
garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?... TheTreader of the Winepress....
Expositions of Holy Scripture
... THE HEAVENLY WORKERS AND THE EARTHLY WATCHERS. MIGHTY TO SAVE. THE WINEPRESS AND
ITSTREADER. THE SYMPATHY OF GOD. HOW TO MEET GOD. 'THE GOD OF THE AMEN'....
The Old Store an the New
... reminds one of the striking prophecy of Amos: 'Behold, the days come, saith the
Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and thetreader of grapes him...
A Revival Sermon
... REV. CH SPURGEON. At Exeter Hall, Strand. "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord,
that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and thetreader of grapes him that...
"Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge"
... "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper,
and thetreader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall...
Jacob Boehme's Influence in England
... The two "seeds" are everywhere in evidence, and "theTreader on the serpent"
is the frequent name for Christ and for the victorious soul....
Jacob Boehme's "Way of Salvation"
... Sometimes it is uniting in life and spirit with Him who is "theTreader on the Serpent,"
sometimes it is finding the noble Virgin, sometimes it is discovering...
The Gospel Feast
... Again: the prophet Amos says: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when the plowman
shall overtake the reaper, and thetreader of grapes him that soweth seed...
Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire...
... And gladness is taken away and joy out of the fruitful fields; and in the vineyards
there shall be no singing, neither joyful noise; notreader shall tread out...
The Prophet Amos.
Christology of the Old Testament. <....
Thesaurus
Treader (5 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who treads. Multi-Version Concordance
Treader (5 Occurrences). Job 24:18 "They are foam on the surface of the waters.
...Treads (19 Occurrences)
... and joy are taken away out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there shall
be no singing, neither shall there be shouting; notreader shall tread out...
Tread (60 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:3 Let not thetreader tread his bow, Nor lift himself up in his coat
of mail, Nor have ye pity on her young men, Devote ye to destruction all her...
Juice (8 Occurrences)
... Amos 9:13 Lo, days are coming -- an affirmation of Jehovah, And come nigh hath the
ploughman to the reaper, And thetreader of grapes to the scatterer of seed...
Treadeth (25 Occurrences)
... removed have been gladness and joy from the fruitful field, And in vineyards they
sing not, nor shout, Wine in the presses treadeth not thetreader, Shouting I...
Treaders (3 Occurrences)
Dropt (1 Occurrence)
... Amos 9:13 Lo, days are coming -- an affirmation of Jehovah, And come nigh hath the
ploughman to the reaper, And thetreader of grapes to the scatterer of seed...
Scatterer (2 Occurrences)
... Amos 9:13 Lo, days are coming -- an affirmation of Jehovah, And come nigh hath the
ploughman to the reaper, And thetreader of grapes to the scatterer of seed...
Sings (6 Occurrences)
... and joy are taken away out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there shall
be no singing, neither shall there be shouting; notreader shall tread out...
Soweth (16 Occurrences)
... Amos 9:13 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake
the reaper, and thetreader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains...
Resources
What are the Christian themes in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader? | GotQuestions.orgShould a Christian read the Chronicles of Narnia series or see the movies? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe? | GotQuestions.orgTreader: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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