Threshing-sledges are ancient agricultural implements used in the process of threshing, which is the separation of grain from chaff. These tools are mentioned in several passages of the Bible, providing insight into the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites and their neighbors.

The threshing-sledge is typically a wooden board or frame, often embedded with sharp stones or metal pieces on the underside. This design allows it to cut and crush the stalks of grain as it is dragged over them, usually by oxen or other draft animals. The weight and motion of the sledge help to separate the edible grain from the husks and straw.

In Isaiah 41:15, the prophet uses the imagery of a threshing-sledge to convey a message of empowerment and transformation: "Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff." This metaphor illustrates the power and effectiveness that God promises to bestow upon His people, enabling them to overcome formidable obstacles.

The use of threshing-sledges is also referenced in Amos 1:3, where the prophet condemns the transgressions of Damascus: "For three transgressions of Damascus, even for four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron." Here, the threshing-sledge symbolizes the harsh and brutal treatment inflicted upon the people of Gilead, highlighting the severity of Damascus's actions and the ensuing divine judgment.

Threshing-sledges are part of the broader context of threshing floors, which were central to the agricultural and social life of ancient Israel. These open, flat areas were often located on hilltops or other elevated sites to take advantage of the wind for winnowing, the process of further separating grain from chaff after threshing.

The significance of threshing-sledges extends beyond their practical use, as they are woven into the fabric of biblical symbolism and prophecy. They serve as a reminder of the agrarian roots of biblical society and the divine messages conveyed through everyday objects and practices.4173. morag -- a threshing sled
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Threshing-sledges (1 Occurrence)
Threshing-sledges. Threshing-sledge, Threshing-sledges. Threshing-wain .
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Sledges (3 Occurrences)
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Threshing-wain (1 Occurrence)
Threshing-wain. Threshing-sledges, Threshing-wain. Threshold . Multi-Version
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Threshing-sledge (2 Occurrences)
Threshing-sledge. Threshing-place, Threshing-sledge. Threshing-sledges . ... (See
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