Lexicon tchown: Deep, Abyss Original Word: טְחוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to grind From tachan; a hand mill; hence, a millstone -- to grind. see HEBREW tachan Brown-Driver-Briggs טְחוֺן noun [masculine] grinding-mill, hand-mill; only נָשָׂ֑אוּ ׳בַּחוּרִים ט Lamentations 5:13 the young men have borne the mill (i.e. been compelled to bear it). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָחַן (tāḥan), meaning "to grind."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3457 • μύλος (mylos): Refers to a millstone or a mill, used in the New Testament to describe similar grinding implements. Usage: The term טְחוֹן (tᵉḥôn) is used in the context of grinding grain, often referring to the lower millstone in a pair of millstones. It is a critical tool in ancient agrarian societies for food preparation. Context: The Hebrew term טְחוֹן (tᵉḥôn) appears in the Old Testament to describe a hand mill or millstone, an essential implement in ancient households for grinding grain. The millstone was typically composed of two stones: the upper stone, which was turned by hand, and the lower stone, referred to as טְחוֹן (tᵉḥôn), which remained stationary. This tool was vital for daily sustenance, as it produced flour for bread, a staple food. The process of grinding was labor-intensive and often performed by women or servants. The significance of the millstone is highlighted in various biblical passages, emphasizing its role in daily life and its symbolic representation of sustenance and provision. For example, in Exodus 11:5, the millstone is mentioned in the context of the Egyptian plagues, illustrating the widespread impact of God's judgment. The millstone's importance is further underscored by its mention in prohibitions against taking it as a pledge (Deuteronomy 24:6), as it was essential for a family's survival. Forms and Transliterations טְח֣וֹן טחון ṭə·ḥō·wn teChon ṭəḥōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 5:13 HEB: בַּחוּרִים֙ טְח֣וֹן נָשָׂ֔אוּ וּנְעָרִ֖ים NAS: worked at the grinding mill, And youths KJV: the young men to grind, and the children INT: Young the grinding worked and youths 1 Occurrence |
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