The meaning of “μύλος”
Understanding mýlos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably ultimately from the base of μόλις (through the idea of hardship) millstone. - a "mill", i.e. (by implication), ...
μύλος
probably ultimately from the base of μόλις (through the idea of hardship) millstone. - a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:6 | “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Word: μύλος (mýlos) | |
| Luke 17:2 | “It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” Word: μύλος (mýlos) | |
| Revelation 18:21 | “And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.” Word: μύλος (mýlos) | |
| Revelation 18:22 | “And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;” Word: μύλος (mýlos) |