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H947 · Hebrew · Old Testament
בּוּס
Bus
Verb
To tread down, trample, despise

Definition

The Hebrew verb bus means to tread upon, trample underfoot, or treat with contempt. It expresses both literal physical trampling and metaphorical disdain. Used of enemies trampling the land, of pride crushing others, and of the ultimate divine trampling of wickedness.

Usage & Theological Significance

The imagery of treading/trampling in the Hebrew Bible is frequently eschatological — God trampling enemies underfoot, or the righteous one vindicated while the wicked are trodden down. Isaiah 63:3 depicts the divine warrior who has 'trodden (bus) the winepress' alone — a vivid image of judgment echoed in Revelation 14:19-20. The same root appears in Psalm 60:12 where God treads down enemies, assuring the covenant people of ultimate victory.

Key Bible Verses

Isaiah 63:3 I have trodden (bus) the winepress alone, and from the peoples no one was with me; I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my wrath.
Psalm 60:12 With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down (bus) our foes.
Zechariah 10:5 They shall be like mighty men in battle, trampling (bus) the foe in the mud of the streets.
Micah 7:10 Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, 'Where is the LORD your God?' My eyes will look upon her; now she will be trampled down (bus) like the mire of the streets.
Malachi 4:3 And you shall tread down (bus) the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet.

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