Strong’s G1407

δρέπανον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

drepanon

Pronunciation

DREP-an-on

Definition

Sickle

Meaning

a sickle, pruning-hook.

Usage

The term "drepanon" refers to a sickle, a curved, hand-held agricultural tool used for harvesting grain or cutting grass. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of reaping, often in the context of divine judgment or the end times.

Bible references

Mark 4:29;Revelation 14:14;Revelation 14:15;Revelation 14:16;Revelation 14:17;Revelation 14:18;Revelation 14:18;Revelation 14:19