Thematic Bible: Stones used in
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Mills » Stones used in » Often thrown down on enemies during sieges
Who killed Jerubbesheth's son Abimelech? Did a woman on the wall of Thebez throw a small millstone at him and kill him? Why did you go so close to the wall? If the king asks this, tell him: 'Your man Uriah the Hittite is also dead.'
Mills » Stones used in » Not to be taken in pledge
Do not take a hand mill or an upper millstone as security for a debt. That would be taking away a man's livelihood.
Mills » Stones used in » Large
A mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and hurled it into the sea. He said: With violence the great city Babylon will be thrown down, and it will not be found any longer.
Mills » Stones used in » Heavy
He who causes one of my faithful little ones to stumble is in trouble. It would be better for him to end up in the deep sea with a great stone tied to his neck.