Notes on Grass in Ovens

In Mathew 6:30 the phrase "cast into the oven" is used in regards the "grass of the field". In Palestine in Biblical times ovens were clay domes where they would use a variety of fuels including dried grass. The grass was often used as a started fuel for use with less combustible fuels such as dried dung.

References in Scripture

Mathew 6:30


Mathew 6:30

6:30 But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?


To Understand my faith better I have decided to construct these pages. They are strictly educational, non-commercial and to foster scholarly discussion. All Bible quotes are from the American Standard Version unless otherwise stated. I use the ASV because while not a perfect translation it is literal and out of Copyright. All mistakes are my own and if you differ from my thoughts I welcome your comments. J. Barry O'Connell Jr.