Meaning
A millstone is a heavy stone used in a mill to grind grain into flour. Traditional hand mills commonly consisted of an upper stone that turned against a lower stone.
Biblical Usage
Millstones were used to grind grain for food.
Jesus referred to a great millstone when warning against offending little ones who believe in Him. He declared that it would be better for such a person to have a millstone hanged about his neck and be cast into the sea.
The book of Revelation also uses a great millstone as an illustration of the destruction of Babylon.
Key References
- Matthew 18:6
- Mark 9:42
- Luke 17:2
- Revelation 18:21
Related Terms
- Grain
- Grinding
- Mill
- Wheat
- Bread