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Metaphysical meaning of Raddai (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Raddai (mbd)
Raddai, rad'-dai (Heb.)--treading down; trampling; treading out; walking; expanding; overlaying; subduing; dominating; ruling.

Fifth son of Jesse, and brother of David (I Chron. 2:14).

Meta. A belief in expansion and dominion (walking, expanding, subduing, ruling), but mixed with the sense idea of rulership, in which a domineering, oppressing tendency exists (treading down, trampling, overlaying, dominating).

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Preceding Entry: Rachel
Following Entry: Rahab