Strong's Lexicon mulikos: Pertaining to a mill or millstone Original Word: μυλικός Word Origin: Derived from μύλος (mylos), meaning "mill" or "millstone." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a millstone is רֵחַיִם (reḥayim), which also refers to a mill or millstone, as seen in passages like Judges 9:53 and 2 Samuel 11:21. Usage: The term "mylikos" is used to describe anything related to a mill or millstone. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the heavy, burdensome nature of a millstone, which was used for grinding grain. The imagery of a millstone is frequently employed to convey the idea of a significant weight or burden, often in a metaphorical sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, millstones were essential tools for daily life, used to grind grain into flour. They were typically large, heavy stones that required significant effort to operate. The millstone was a common household item, and its weight made it a powerful symbol in literature and teaching. In Jewish culture, the millstone was sometimes used metaphorically to represent judgment or punishment, as its weight could be overwhelming. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3457: μυλικόςμυλικός, μυλικη, μυλικον (μύλη a mill), belonging to a mill: Mark 9:42 R G; Luke 17:2 L T Tr WH. μύλινοςμύλινος, μυλινη, μύλινον; 1. made of mill-stones: Boeckh, Inscriptions 2, p. 784, no. 3371, 4. 2. equivalent to μυλικός (see the preceding word): Revelation 18:21 L WH. From mulos; belonging to a mill -- mill(-stone). see GREEK mulos |
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