Dictionary of Bible Themes See also 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 Ruth 3:2Jeremiah 15:7 Winnowing used figuratively Matthew 3:12See also Proverbs 20:8,26pp Lk 3:17 Isaiah 41:16Jeremiah 4:11; 51:2 See also 4428 corn4456 grain 4464 harvest 4524 threshing-floor 4526 tree of life 5531 skill |



