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oak, oaks

Definition:

An oak, or oak tree, is a tall shade tree with a large trunk and wide spreading branches.

  • 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 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 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

(See also: holy)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H352, H424, H427, H436, H437, H438