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μύλος G3458
G3458 is the Greek word μύλος, transliterated mýlos. The King James Version most often renders it millstone.
What it means
a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone).
Where it comes from
probably ultimately from the base of G3433 (μόλις) (through the idea of hardship).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: millstone.
Verses using μύλος
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 18:6 · KJV
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Luke 17:2 · KJV
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Revelation 18:21 · KJV
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 18:22 · KJV
And 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;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3458 mean?
G3458 is the Greek word μύλος (mýlos), meaning a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone).
How is G3458 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it millstone (4 times).
How many times does G3458 appear in the Bible?
μύλος (mýlos) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3458 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably ultimately from the base of G3433 (μόλις) (through the idea of hardship).
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