Concept

Plough

First referred to in Gen. 45:6, where the Authorized Version has “earing,” but the Revised Version “ploughing;” next in Ex. 34:21 and Deut. 21:4. The plough was originally drawn by oxen, but sometimes also by asses and by men. (See AGRICULTURE.)

Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain

Hebrew & Greek words with this meaning

H1239בָּקַרbâqarproperly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider
H1240בְּקַרbᵉqar{properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}

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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

The ploughs of ancient Egypt consisted of a share-often pointed with iron or bronze—two handles and a pole which was inserted into the base of the two handles. Ploughs in Palestine have usually but one handle with a pole joined to it near the ground and drawn by oxen, cows or camels.

Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain

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