Lexical Definition
ἀξίνη axínē (ax-ee'-nay) axe G:N-F
probably from
axe.
- compare ῥήγνυμι)
- an axe
Usage: 4 forms in 9 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀξίνη | ax | Matt.3.10 • Luke.3.9 |
| αξίνην | axe | LXX.Judg.9.48 |
| his axe | LXX.1Sam.13.20 | |
| αξίνη | axe | LXX.Deut.19.5 • LXX.1Sam.13.21 • LXX.Isa.10.15 |
| αξίναισ | axes | LXX.Ps.74.5 • LXX.Jer.46.22 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀξίνη, -ης, ἡ, [in LXX for גַּרְזֶן, קַרְדֹּם;]
an axe: Mt 3:10, Lk 3:9.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 3:10 |
| Luke | 3:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀξίνη-η, ἡ,
axe-head, ἀξίνην ἐΰχαλκον ἐλαΐνῳ ἀμφὶ πελέκκῳ[Refs 8th c.BC+]
__2 battle-axe (explanation as δίστομος πέλεκυς by [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__3 axe for hewing wood, [NT+5th c.BC+]. (Cf. Gothic aqizi, O[Refs 5th c.BC+] æx, Latin ascia (from *acsia).)