Chaff
Chaff is the light, worthless husk separated from grain in threshing. In Scripture it often pictures the wicked, what is temporary, or what will be removed in judgment.
At a Glance
Chaff is the light, worthless husk separated from grain in threshing. In Scripture it often pictures the wicked, what is temporary, or what will be removed in judgment.
Description
Chaff is the light husk or refuse separated from grain during threshing and winnowing. Because it is easily blown away and has little value, Scripture regularly uses chaff as a figure for what is empty, unstable, and destined to be removed. In several passages it describes the wicked in contrast to the righteous, emphasizing their lack of lasting standing before God and their exposure to His judgment. The image can also refer more broadly to what is superficial or unprofitable when compared with what God preserves as true and fruitful. The term is straightforward and biblically grounded, though any specific application should follow the context of the passage where it appears.
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