# ax, axes # ## 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 06:5](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/06/05) * [Judges 09:48-49](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/09/48) * [Luke 03:9](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/09) * [Matthew 03:10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/03/10) * [Psalm 035:3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/035/003) ## Word Data: ## * Strong's: H1631, H7134, G513