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Winnow

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Corn was winnowed,
  • By being thrown up by a shovel against the wind. As a rule this was done in the evening or during the night, when the west wind from the sea was blowing, which was a moderate breeze and fitted for the purpose. The north wind was too strong, and the east wind came in gusts.
  • By the use of a fan or van, by which the chaff was blown away (Ruth 3:2; Isaiah 30:24; Jeremiah 4:11,12; Matthew 3:12 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Winnow'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​w/winnow.html. 1897.
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