# acacia #

## Definition: ##

The term "acacia" is the name of a common shrub or tree growing in the land of Canaan in ancient times; it is still plentiful in that region today.

* The orange-brown wood of the acacia tree is very hard and durable, making it a useful material for building things.
* This wood is highly resistant to decay because it is very dense so that it keeps out water, and it has natural preservatives that keep insects from destroying it.
* In the Bible, acacia wood was used to build the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant.

(See: [How to Translate Unknowns](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_unknown.md))

(See also: [arkofthecovenant](../other/arkofthecovenant.md), [tabernacle](../kt/tabernacle.md) )

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 10:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/10/03)
* [Exodus 25:3-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/25/03)
* [Exodus 38:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/38/06)
* [Isaiah 41:19-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/41/19)