εἴδωλον

eidōlonNoun (Neuter)G1497

idol

From: from G1491 (εἶδος);

Short Definition

an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in cl. (a) a phantom, image, likeness
ban image in the mind, an idea, fancy.
2.In LXX and NT
aan image of a god, an idol
bthe false god or idol worshipped in an image
LXX Usage: for אֱלוֹהָּ, גְּלוּלִים, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
4
Acts
2
1 John
1
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:19
  • 1 Corinthians 8:4
  • 1 John 5:21
  • 2 Corinthians 6:16
  • Acts 7:41

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