The term "mowed" in the context of the Bible typically refers to the act of cutting down grass or grain, often as part of the agricultural practices common in ancient Israel. This activity is closely associated with the harvest, a time of gathering the fruits of one's labor and a significant event in the agrarian society of biblical times.

Biblical References:

While the specific term "mowed" is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, the concept is present in the agricultural imagery found throughout Scripture. The Berean Standard Bible may not use the exact term "mowed," but related activities are described in various passages.

For example, in the context of harvest and reaping, the Bible often uses imagery of cutting down grain or grass. In the book of Amos, the prophet speaks of the judgment and the cessation of harvest activities as a sign of divine intervention: "I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was still three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered" (Amos 4:7). This passage highlights the dependence on God for a successful harvest, which would include the act of mowing or reaping.

Agricultural Practices:

In ancient Israel, mowing would have been an essential part of the agricultural cycle. The Israelites relied heavily on agriculture for their sustenance, and the Law of Moses included various instructions related to farming and harvest. For instance, the Israelites were commanded to leave the edges of their fields unharvested so that the poor and the foreigner could glean from them (Leviticus 19:9-10). This practice underscores the importance of community and provision within the agricultural framework.

Symbolism and Spiritual Lessons:

The act of mowing or reaping is often used metaphorically in the Bible to convey spiritual truths. Jesus, in the New Testament, uses the imagery of harvest to describe the gathering of souls into the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 9:37-38 , Jesus says to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest." Here, the act of harvesting, which includes mowing, symbolizes the mission of evangelism and the urgency of spreading the Gospel.

Furthermore, the concept of mowing and harvest is linked to the idea of divine judgment. In Revelation 14:15 , an angel is instructed to "take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is ripe." This passage uses the imagery of harvest to depict the final judgment, where God will separate the righteous from the wicked.

Cultural and Historical Context:

Understanding the cultural and historical context of mowing in biblical times enriches the interpretation of these passages. The Israelites lived in a land where agriculture was central to their economy and daily life. The cycles of planting, mowing, and harvesting were not only practical activities but also held religious significance, as they were often accompanied by festivals and offerings to God, such as the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), which celebrated the wheat harvest (Exodus 34:22).

In summary, while the specific term "mowed" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept is integral to the agricultural and spiritual life of the biblical narrative. It serves as a powerful metaphor for divine provision, judgment, and the mission of God's people.1. (imp.) of Mow.

2. (p. p.) of Mow.

270. amao -- to reap
... Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition to reap NASB Word Usage mowed (1). mow
down. From hama; properly, to collect, ie (by implication) reap -- reap down. ...
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Of Removing Tithes.
... 2 Gwill.660. Cattle fed upon meadow ground after it is mowed, shall not
pay tithes unless by custom. Bunb.1. Tithes for depasturing ...
/.../prideaux/directions to church-wardens/8 of removing tithes.htm

So the Two Armies Drew Nigh; the Trumpets Gave the Signal...
... Then were the troops of Daia slaughtered, none making resistance; and such numerous
legions, and forces so mighty, were mowed down by an inferior enemy. ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xlvii so the two.htm

The Marcionites Depreciate the Creation, Which, However, is a ...
... to the literal sense of the Greek words); [2482] Vesta, in like manner, to fire,
and the Muses to waters, and the Great Mother [2483] to the earth, mowed as to ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xiii the marcionites depreciate the.htm

There Followed the Revolt of Those, Who, with Dathan and Abiron as ...
... Then truly death mowed them down in heaps; and all would have perished in a moment,
had not the Lord, appeased by the prayers of Moses, turned aside the ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xxi there followed the.htm

Of the Massacre of Thessalonica; the Boldness of Bishop Ambrosius ...
... No trial preceded the sentence. No condemnation was passed on the perpetrators of
the crimes. Multitudes were mowed down like ears of corn in harvest-tide. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xvii of the massacre of.htm

Death and War. 1778
... Fell by death's unsparing scythe? While they thought the world their own,. Suddenly
he mowed them down. See how war, with dreadful stride,. ...
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Wesley visits the Bass Rock
... When they marched into the valley to swallow him up, he mowed them down like grass.
Saturday, 23."l went on to Alnwick and preached in the town hall. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley visits the bass rock.htm

Praise to Thee from Every Mouth on this Day of Thy Birth!
... The slayers of Bethlehem mowed down the tender flowers that among them"should perish
the tender seedling, wherein was hidden the Bread of life."But the ear ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xvii praise to thee.htm

Mordecai and Esther
... Its purposes will be effected. Whatever stands in the way will be mowed remorselessly
down, if need be. Helps that have become hindrances will go. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/mordecai and esther.htm

The Courage of the Saviour
... seen real war, and they will tell you that the bravest men, the men who endured
best, not in mere fighting, but in standing still for hours to be mowed down by ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxv the courage of.htm

Mowed (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp.) of Mow. 2. (pp) of Mow. Multi-Version
Concordance Mowed (2 Occurrences). James 5:4 Behold, the ...
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Laborers (19 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Withheld (32 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Fraud (15 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Failed (58 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Reaped (9 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Reap (35 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
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Mow (1 Occurrence)

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Mower (1 Occurrence)

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Almighty (242 Occurrences)
... James 5:4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have
kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered ...
/a/almighty.htm - 35k

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