# plow #

## 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 that dig into the soil. They usually have handles that the farmer uses to guide the 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.
 

(See also: [bronze](../other/bronze.md) **·** [ox](../other/ox.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Samuel 08:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/08/10)
* [Deuteronomy 21:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/21/03)
* [Luke 09:61-62](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/09/61)
* [Luke 17:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/17/07)
* [Psalm 141:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/141/005)