493. The Mattock

By: James M. Freeman

Isaiah 7:25

Isaiah 7:25²⁵And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there shall not come thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and for the treading of lesser cattle. (Isaiah 7:25). On all hills that shall be digged with the mattock.

This instrument was probably similar to our grub-ax, and was made of either wood or iron. It was used in mountainous places, where a plow could not be easily handled, for turning up the soil. This fact is referred to in the text.

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Manners and Customs of the Bible

• 480. Treatment of Wounds

• 481. Lodge in a Garden

• 482. Plowshares

• 483. Dancing Girls' Anklets

• 484. Cauls - Tires

• 485. Jewelry and Vials

• 486. Sundry Articles, Useful and Ornamental

• 487. Apparel

• 488. Various Articles of Attire

• 489. Hair Dressing - Girdle

• 490. Sitting on the Ground

• 491. Attention Called

• 492. Butter and Honey

• 493. The Mattock

• 494. Baldness a Sign of Mourning

• 495. Singing at Work

• 496. Papyrus Boats

• 497. Egyptian Fishing

• 498. Shields Oiled

• 499. On the Roofs

• 500. Quivers - Shield Cases

• 501. Rock Sepulchers

• 502. Keys, How Carried

• 503. Wooden Pegs

• 504. Grape Gleaning

• 505. Reserved for Triumph

• 506. Filtered Wine

• 507. Fuel Gathered by Women

• 508. Threshing

• 509. Spirit Voices