3961

3961 πατέω pateo pat-eh’-o from a derivative probably of 3817 (meaning a "path"); v; TDNT- 5:940,804; {See TDNT 608 } AV-tread 3, tread down 1, tread under feet 1; 5

1) to tread

1a) to trample, crush with the feet

1b) to advance by setting foot upon, tread upon: to encounter successfully the greatest perils from the machinations and persecutions with which Satan would fain thwart the preaching of the gospel

1c) to tread under foot, trample on, i.e. to treat with insult and contempt: to desecrate the holy city by devastation and outrage