# oak #

## Definition: ##

An oak is a tall, shade tree with a large trunk and wide spreading branches.

* Oak trees have strong, hard wood that was used to build ships and to make farming plows, oxen yokes and walking sticks for elderly people.
* The seed of an oak tree is called an acorn.
* The trunk of certain oak trees could be as wide around as 6 meters.
* Oak trees were symbolic of long life and had other spiritual meanings. In the Bible, they were often associated with holy places.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Many translations will have to say "oak tree" rather than just "oak."
* If oak trees are not known in the receptor area, this could be translated as "an oak, which is a large shade tree like…," then give the name of a local tree that has similar characteristics.
* See: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown)



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Samuel 10:3-4](en/tn/1sa/help/10/03)
* [Genesis 13:16-18](en/tn/gen/help/13/16)
* [Genesis 14:13-14](en/tn/gen/help/14/13)
* [Genesis 35:4-5](en/tn/gen/help/35/04)
* [Judges 06:11-12](en/tn/jdg/help/06/11)