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What Does the Bible Say About Ax?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ax in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about ax. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ax, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ax

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 19:5
    As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: head: Heb. iron helve: Heb. wood lighteth: Heb. findeth
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Samuel 13:20
    But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Samuel 13:21
    Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks , and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. a file: Heb. a file with mouths sharpen: Heb. to set
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Kings 6:5
    But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. axe head: Heb. iron
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Kings 6:6
    And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 74:5
    A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 74:6
    But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 46:22
    The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 51:20
    Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; with thee: or, in thee, or, by thee
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 26:9
    And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
    KJV

Subtopics of Ax

An implement
Elisha causes to swim
Battle-ax
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Battle ax
Figurative

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ax? (10 Verses)

As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: head: Heb. iron helve: Heb. wood lighteth: Heb. findeth
But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.
Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks , and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. a file: Heb. a file with mouths sharpen: Heb. to set
But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. axe head: Heb. iron
And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.
Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; with thee: or, in thee, or, by thee
And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ax? (1 Verses)

And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ax

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ax. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ax and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ax is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ax needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ax with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ax, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ax?
Discover 11 Bible verses about ax. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ax, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about ax spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ax are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about ax compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ax?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ax is Deuteronomy 19:5 — "As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slipp..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about ax?
Ax is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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