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The term "treadeth" is an archaic form of the verb "tread," which means to step or walk on, over, or along something. In the context of the Bible, "treadeth" often carries significant symbolic and theological meanings, reflecting themes of dominion, judgment, and the path of righteousness or wickedness.
Dominion and AuthorityIn the Scriptures, "treadeth" is frequently associated with the exercise of dominion and authority. This is evident in passages where God grants His people the power to tread upon their enemies or the land. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 11:24 , God promises the Israelites, "Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours." This promise signifies the divine authority and inheritance given to the Israelites as they enter the Promised Land.
Similarly, in
Psalm 91:13 , the psalmist declares, "You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent." This verse symbolizes the protection and victory granted by God to those who trust in Him, emphasizing the believer's authority over spiritual adversaries.
Judgment and WrathThe imagery of treading is also used to depict divine judgment and wrath. In
Isaiah 63:3 , the Lord speaks of His judgment upon the nations: "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 wrath; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained." Here, the act of treading the winepress symbolizes the execution of God's righteous judgment, where the crushing of grapes represents the destruction of the wicked.
This theme is echoed in the New Testament in
Revelation 19:15 , where it is said of Christ, "He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty." This apocalyptic vision underscores the ultimate triumph of divine justice over evil.
Path of Righteousness and WickednessThe concept of treading also relates to the moral and spiritual paths individuals choose.
Proverbs 4:26-27 advises, "Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil." Here, the act of treading is metaphorical for living a life of righteousness and avoiding the pitfalls of sin.
Conversely, those who tread the path of wickedness are warned of the consequences. In
Job 18:15 , it is said of the wicked, "Fire resides in his tent; brimstone is scattered over his dwelling." The imagery suggests that the path of sin leads to destruction and judgment.
ConclusionThe term "treadeth" in the Bible encapsulates themes of dominion, judgment, and moral choice. Whether symbolizing the authority granted to God's people, the execution of divine wrath, or the paths of righteousness and wickedness, "treadeth" serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual realities that govern human existence.
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1 Timothy v. 15-Nov
... For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox thattreadeth out
the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.". The...
The King and his Armies.
... And from his mouth goeth forth a sharp sword, that he may smite the nations with
it: and he will rule them with a rod of iron: and hetreadeth the wine-press...
The God of the Law and the Prophets, and the Father of Our Lord...
... Moreover, also the following, "Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox
thattreadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?...
The Return of Christ to the Earth Itself.
... "And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations:
and He shall rule them with a rod of iron; and Hetreadeth the winepress...
Whether There was any Reasonable Cause for the Ceremonial...
... thou shalt not take the dam with her young"; and (Dt.25:4): "Thou shalt not muzzle
the ox thattreadeth out thy corn"; and (Lev.19:19): "Thou shalt not make...
The Lawful and Unlawful Use of Law.
... A merciful man is merciful to his beast," leaves mercy to the heart, and does not
define how; a maxim says, thou shalt not muzzle the ox thattreadeth out thy...
The War in Heaven.
... And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations:
and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and hetreadeth the winepress of...
And ii.
... temple. For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of His place, and cometh
down, andtreadeth upon the high places of the earth. And...
On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of...
... things, not as if you might not partake of the fruits of your labours; for it is
written, "Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox whichtreadeth out the corn...
That the Self-Existent Being must be All-Powerful.
... Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. Which alone
spreadeth out the heavens, andtreadeth upon the waters of the sea....
Thesaurus
Treadeth (25 Occurrences)...Treadeth (25 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses,
Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that
treadeth out the corn.
...Treading (26 Occurrences)
... have given mount Seir. (YLT). Deuteronomy 25:4 Thou shalt not muzzle the
ox when hetreadeth out the corn. (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 5...
Glossy (2 Occurrences)
... Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, to a people terrible from
their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out andtreadeth down, whose land...
Meteth (3 Occurrences)
... Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, to a people terrible from
their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out andtreadeth down, whose land...
Sturdy (3 Occurrences)
... Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, to a people terrible from
their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out andtreadeth down, whose land...
Corn (107 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Corinthians 9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou
shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox thattreadeth out the corn....
Divided (102 Occurrences)
... ye swift messengers, to a nation tall and of glossy skin, to a people terrible from
their beginning onward; a nation that is sturdy andtreadeth down, whose...
Keen-edged (2 Occurrences)
... and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: and he shall deliver us from the
Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when hetreadeth within our border...
Out-places (22 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 26:11 With hoofs of his horses hetreadeth all thine out-places, Thy people
by sword he doth slay, And the pillars of thy strength to the earth come...
Overtaketh (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 7:5 An enemy pursueth my soul, and overtaketh, And
treadeth down to the earth my life, And my honour placeth in the dust. Selah....
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