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plow

Related Ideas:

farmer, plowman, plowshare, unplowed

Definition:

A "plow" is a farm tool that is used for breaking up soil to prepare a field for planting.

• Plows have sharp, pointed prongs or blades that dig into the soil. They usually have handles that the farmer uses to guide the plow.
• A "plowshare" is the main cutting blade on a plow.
• In Bible times, plows were usually pulled by a pair of oxen or other work animals.
• Most plows were made of hard wood, except for the sharp points which were made of a metal, such as bronze or iron.
• A "plowman" or a "plower" is a person who uses a plow.

Translation Suggestions:

• The terms "plowman" and "plower" can also be translated more generally as "farmer."

(See also: bronze, ox)

Picture of a Plow:

Bible References:

• 1 Samuel 08:10-12
• Deuteronomy 21:04
• Luke 09:62
• Luke 17:07
• Psalm 141:5-7

Word Data:

• Strong's: H406, H855, H2758, H2790, H5215, H5647, H5656, H5674, H6213, H6398, G722, G723

Forms Found in the English ULB:

farmers, plow, plowed, plowers, plowing, plowman, plowmen, plows, plowshares, unplowed