Strong’s H1631

גַּרְזֶן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

garzen

Pronunciation

gar-ZEN

Definition

Axe, Ax

Meaning

an axe

Usage

The Hebrew word "garzen" refers to an axe, a tool used for chopping wood or cutting down trees. In the biblical context, it is often associated with labor, construction, and sometimes judgment or destruction. The axe is a symbol of power and authority, as well as a tool for shaping and creating.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 19:5;Deuteronomy 20:19;1 Kings 6:7;Isaiah 10:15