רָטַשׁ
ra.tash (H7376)
to dash in pieces
AI Word Study
Based on the given lexicon data, the Hebrew word "רָטַשׁ" has a short definition of "to dash in pieces." This suggests a physical action of something violently impacting or breaking apart. The word is used 6 times in the Bible, indicating its importance and range of application within the narrative. The context in which this word is used would help determine its exact meaning and significance. However, its core definition of "to dash in pieces" implies a forceful and destructive action. The occurrence of this word in various contexts could illustrate its significance as a term for describing violent or intense physical actions, particularly those involving sudden and dramatic destruction or disintegration.
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Hazael said, “Why do you weep, my lord?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, and you will kill their young men with the sword, and will dash their little ones in pieces, and rip up their pregnant women.”
Their infants also will be dashed in pieces before their eyes. Their houses will be ransacked, and their wives raped.
Their bows will dash the young men in pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb. Their eyes will not spare children.
Therefore a battle roar will arise among your people, and all your fortresses will be destroyed, as Shalman destroyed Beth Arbel in the day of battle. The mother was dashed in pieces with her children.
Samaria will bear her guilt; for she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword. Their infants will be dashed in pieces, and their pregnant women will be ripped open.”
Yet was she carried away. She went into captivity. Her young children also were dashed in pieces at the head of all the streets, and they cast lots for her honorable men, and all her great men were bound in chains.