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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Threshing Wheel</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/threshing_wheel.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/28-27.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/threshing.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Threshing Wheel</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/threshing_was_performed_by_the_feet_of_horses_and_oxen.htm" title="Threshing was Performed by the Feet of Horses and Oxen">◄</a> Threshing Wheel <a href="/topical/naves/t/threshing_with_instruments_of_iron.htm" title="Threshing with Instruments of Iron">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The threshing wheel is an agricultural implement referenced in the Bible, primarily used in the process of threshing grain. Threshing is the act of separating the edible part of cereal grains from the inedible chaff that surrounds it. This process is crucial in ancient agrarian societies, as it prepares the grain for consumption and storage.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>The concept of threshing and the tools associated with it, including the threshing wheel, are mentioned in several passages of the Bible. In <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Isaiah 28:27-28</a> , the prophet Isaiah provides insight into the methods of threshing: "For caraway is not threshed with a sledge, nor is the wheel of a cart rolled over cumin; but caraway is beaten out with a stick, and cumin with a rod. Grain for bread must be ground, but it is not endlessly threshed. Though the wheels of the cart roll over it, the horses do not crush it."<br><br>This passage highlights the use of different tools for different types of grain, indicating the threshing wheel's role in the process. The wheel, often part of a threshing sledge or cart, would be rolled over the grain to separate it from the chaff. The imagery used by Isaiah underscores the care and precision required in threshing, as well as the understanding of the appropriate methods for different crops.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>In ancient Israel, threshing was a communal activity, often taking place on a threshing floor—a flat, hard surface where the grain could be spread out. The threshing wheel, sometimes part of a larger threshing sledge, was an essential tool in this process. The sledge would be equipped with stones or metal pieces on the underside to aid in the separation of grain from chaff as it was dragged over the crop by oxen or other animals.<br><br>The use of the threshing wheel and other implements reflects the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites and their dependence on agriculture for sustenance. The process of threshing was not only a practical necessity but also held symbolic significance in the biblical narrative, often used metaphorically to describe judgment and purification.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Metaphor</b><br><br>Threshing, including the use of the threshing wheel, is frequently employed in the Bible as a metaphor for divine judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked. In the New Testament, John the Baptist uses the imagery of threshing to describe the coming judgment: "His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn, but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire" (<a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Matthew 3:12</a>).<br><br>This metaphorical use of threshing imagery underscores the thoroughness and inevitability of divine judgment, as well as the ultimate separation of good from evil. The threshing wheel, as part of this process, symbolizes the means by which God refines and purifies His people.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The threshing wheel, while a practical agricultural tool, carries deep symbolic meaning within the biblical text. It serves as a reminder of the agrarian roots of biblical society and the spiritual truths conveyed through everyday activities. The imagery of threshing, with its emphasis on separation and refinement, continues to resonate as a powerful metaphor for divine judgment and the sanctification of believers.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/threshing.htm">Threshing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/threshing_by_beating.htm">Threshing by Beating</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/threshing_by_treading.htm">Threshing by Treading</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/threshing_of_the_church_in_her_conquests.htm">Threshing of the Church in Her Conquests</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/threshing_of_the_judgments_of_god.htm">Threshing of the Judgments of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/threshing_of_the_labours_of_ministers.htm">Threshing of the Labours of Ministers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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