רָמַס
To tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
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What does רָמַס (rāmas) mean in the Bible?
רָמַס (rāmas) is a Hebrew word meaning "to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)". to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively) BDB: trample Usage: oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon).
Meaning
Denotes trampling with destructive intent—oppression through physical domination, often used of nations conquering or subjugating the weak.
to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively) BDB: trample Usage: oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.