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# acacia #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "acacia" is the name of a common shrub or tree growing in the land of Canaan in ancient times; it is still plentiful in that region today.
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* The orange-brown wood of the acacia tree is very hard and durable, making it a useful material for building things.
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* This wood is highly resistant to decay because it is so very dense that it keeps out water, and it has natural preservatives that keep insects from destroying it.
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* In the Bible, acacia wood was used to build the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant.
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(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns ](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown ))
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(See also: [ark of the covenant ](../kt/arkofthecovenant.md ), [tabernacle ](../kt/tabernacle.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Deuteronomy 10:3-4 ](rc://en/tn/help/deu/10/03 )
* [Exodus 25:3-7 ](rc://en/tn/help/exo/25/03 )
* [Exodus 38:6-7 ](rc://en/tn/help/exo/38/06 )
* [Isaiah 41:19-20 ](rc://en/tn/help/isa/41/19 )
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H7848