The meaning of Shovel in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

shuv'-l: (1) rachath, is a wooden shovel used on the threshing-floor for winnowing the grain (Isaiah 30:24). (2) ya', is used in various passages to indicate some instrument employed to carry away ashes from the altar (Exodus 27:3; Exodus 38:3; Numbers 4:14; I Kings 7:40, I Kings 7:45; II Kings 25:14; II Chronicles 4:11, II Chronicles 4:16; Jeremiah 52:18). It was very likely a small shovel like those used in connection with modern fireplaces for cleaning away the ashes (compare Hebrew ya'ah, "to sweep away") or for carrying live coals to start a new fire. (3) yathedh (Deuteronomy 23:13 the Revised Version margin)

James A. Patch

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