# ax #

## Definition: ##

An ax is tool used for cutting or chopping trees or wood. 

 * An ax usually has a long wooden handle with a large metal blade attached to the end.
 * If your culture has a tool that is similar to an ax, the name of that tool could be used to translate "ax."
 * Other ways to translate this term could include "tree-cutting tool" or "wooden tool with blade" or "long-handled wood-chopping tool."
 * In one Old Testament event, the blade of an ax fell into a river, so it is best if the tool that is described has a blade that can come loose from the wooden handle.

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 06:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/06/07)
* [2 Kings 06:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/06/04)
* [Judges 09:48-49](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/09/48)
* [Luke 03:9](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/09)
* [Matthew 03:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/03/10)
* [Psalm 035:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/035/001)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H1631, H4621, H7134, G513

