Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4400 Vegetation and food » 4550 winnowing The exposing of grain to the air by either tossing or fanning so that the loose outer part is blown away. It is also used figuratively to refer to God's judgment. Winnowing took place at the threshing-floor See also Winnowing used figuratively Jeremiah 15:7; Matthew 3:12 pp Luke 3:17 See also Proverbs 20:8,26; Isaiah 41:16; Jeremiah 4:11; Jeremiah 51:2 See also
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