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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Fan

Fan [N] [S]

a winnowing shovel by which grain was thrown up against the wind that it might be cleansed from broken straw and chaff ( Isaiah 30:24 ; Jeremiah 15:7 ; Matthew 3:12 ). (See AGRICULTURE .)

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Fan". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

King James Dictionary - Fan

Fan

An agricultural tool; winnowing shovel.

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose FAN is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. ( Matthew 3:11-12 )

Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
Bibliography Information

"Entry for 'Fan'". A King James Dictionary.

Smith's Bible Dictionary - Fan

Fan, [N] [E]

a winnowing-shovel , with which grain was thrown up against the wind to be cleansed from the chaff and straw. ( Isaiah 30;24 Isaiah 24 ; Matthew 3:12 ) A large wooden fork is used at the present day.

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Fan,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.