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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4522 threshing
4522 threshing
4522 threshing
The process of beating out or separating grain from harvested stalks.
Threshing and the harvest
Lev 26:5 See also Jdg 6:11; 1Ch 21:20; 1Co 9:9; Dt 25:4; 1Ti 5:18 Paul is adapting a humane OT law to the support of Christian workers.
Threshing implements
2Sa 24:22 pp 1Ch 21:23 A threshing-sledge was a board studded underneath with sharp stones which was dragged by oxen over the wheat ears in order to separate the kernels. See also Job 41:30; Isa 28:27-28; Isa 41:15
Threshing used figuratively
Isa 27:12; Hos 10:11 See also 2Ki 13:7; Pr 20:26; Jer 50:11; Mic 4:13
See also
| 4426 | chaff |
| 4456 | grain |
| 4464 | harvest |
| 4510 | sowing & reaping |
| 4524 | threshing-floor |
| 4550 | winnowing |
| 5530 | sifting |
| 5621 | wheel |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
