Here, the axe symbolizes the futility of boasting against God, who wields ultimate control over nations and their destinies. New Testament References In the New Testament, the axe takes on a more explicitly spiritual meaning. John the Baptist uses the imagery of the axe to call for repentance and to warn of impending judgment. More @Wikipedia
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