Strong's G3458 · Greek
μύλος
mýlos
Definition
a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone)
KJV: millstone
Root / derivation: probably ultimately from the base of G3433 (μόλις) (through the idea of hardship);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μύλος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation2 verses
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.
Revelation 18:22And 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;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3458 (mýlos) mean?
a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone)
How many times does G3458 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3458 (μύλος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “millstone.”
How is mýlos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3458 is rendered as “millstone” (4×).
Where does the Greek word μύλος come from?
probably ultimately from the base of G3433 (μόλις) (through the idea of hardship);