רָדַד
ra.dad
“to subdue”
Definition
to tread in pieces, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer, or (specifically) to overlay
a primitive root;
- to beat down, beat out, subdue 1a) (Qal) to beat down (fig) 1b) (Hiphil) to beat out
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Grammar & Morphology
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
רָדַד appears 3 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.
This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed,whose right hand I have graspedto subdue nations before him,to disarm kings,to open the doors before him,so that the gates will not be shut:
He is my steadfast love and my fortress,my stronghold and my deliverer.He is my shield, in whom I take refuge,who subdues peoples under me.
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