Mills

Antiquity of — Ex 11:5.

Used for grinding

Manna in the wilderness. — Nu 11:8.

Corn. — Isa 47:2.

Female servants usually employed at — Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41.

Male captives often employed at — Jdj 16:24; La 5:13.

Stones used in

Hard. — Job 41:24.

Heavy. — Mt 18:6.

Large. — Re 18:21.

Not to be taken in pledge. — De 24:6.

Often thrown down on enemies during sieges. — Jdj 9:53; 2Sa 11:21.

Illustrative

(Grinding at,) of degradation. — Isa 47:1,2.

(Ceasing,) of desolation. — Jer 25:10; Re 18:22.