# 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 falls into the river, so it is best if the tool that is described has a blade that could come loose from the wooden handle.

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 06:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/06/07)
* [2 Kings 06:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/06/04)
* [Judges 09:48-49](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/09/48)
* [Luke 03:9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/03/09)
* [Matthew 03:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/03/10)
* [Psalm 035:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/035/001)