diff --git a/bible/other/oak.md b/bible/other/oak.md index 33f0453f..8848614c 100644 --- a/bible/other/oak.md +++ b/bible/other/oak.md @@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ An oak, or oak tree, is a tall shade tree with a large trunk and wide spreading * Oak trees have strong, hard wood that was used to build ships and to make farming plows, oxen yokes and walking sticks. * The seed of an oak tree is called an acorn. -* The trunks of certain oak trees could be as wide around as 6 meters. +* The trunks of certain oak trees could bemeasured up to 6 meters around. * 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. +* Many translations will find it important to use the term "oak tree" rather than just the word "oak." +* If oak trees are not known in the receptor area, "an oak" 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) (See also: [holy](../kt/holy.md))