Image, idol

H457
Hebrew
UBS
אֱלִיל
ʼĕlîylel-eel'
Adjective Masculine

Definition

= a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing; ◄ usually made from stone or wood overlaid with gold or silver; ► functioning as an object of non-sanctioned worship; ≈ associated with being worthless and useless

Semantic Domains

Images
Cult Objects
Worthless

Etymology

apparently from H408 (אַל);

KJV Translations

idol, no value, thing of nought

Occurrences18
Frequency Rank#1513

Verse Usage

This word appears 18 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.