# 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](../other/bronze.md), [ox](../other/cow.md))

## Picture of a Plow:

<a href="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/p/Plow.png"><img src="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/p/Plow.png" ></a>

## Bible References:

* [1 Samuel 08:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/08/10)
* [Deuteronomy 21:04](rc://en/tn/help/deu/21/04)
* [Luke 09:62](rc://en/tn/help/luk/09/62)
* [Luke 17:07](rc://en/tn/help/luk/17/07)
* [Psalm 141:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/psa/141/005)

## 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