εἰκών

eikōnNoun (Feminine)G1504

image

From: from G1503 (εἴκω);

Short Definition

a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance

Full Lexicon Entry

an image, likeness: ,; opposite to σκιά; of man, εἰ. θεοῦ; of the regenerate, εἰ. *θεοῦ *(see Lft., in l.); εἰ. υἱοῦ θεοῦ; of Christ, εἰ. θεοῦ.
Synonyms
ὁμοίωμα, denoting resemblance, which may however be merely accidental. εἰ. is a derived likeness and like the head on a coin or the parental likeness in a child, implies an archetype. Cf. also εἶδος, appearance, not necessarily based on reality; σκιά, a shadowed resemblance; χαρακτήρ, the impress of a stamp; *μόρφη *(which see), the form as indicative of the inner being.
LXX Usage: chiefly for צֶלֶם

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
8
1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
2
Colossians
2
Romans
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:7
  • Colossians 1:15
  • Matthew 22:20
  • Revelation 14:9
  • Revelation 19:20

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