Strong’s H6459

פֶסֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

pecel

Pronunciation

PEH-sel

Definition

Idol, graven image

Meaning

an idol

Usage

The term "pesel" refers to a carved or graven image, typically an idol made from wood, stone, or metal. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often used in the context of prohibitions against idolatry, emphasizing the physical form of idols that are crafted by human hands and worshipped in place of the one true God.

Bible references

Exodus 20:4;Leviticus 26:1;Deuteronomy 4:16;Deuteronomy 4:23;Deuteronomy 4:25;Deuteronomy 5:8;Deuteronomy 27:15;Judges 17:3;Judges 17:4;Judges 18:14;Judges 18:18;Judges 18:20;Judges 18:30;Judges 18:31;2 Kings 21:7;2 Chronicles 33:7;Psalm 97:7;Isaiah 40:19;Isaiah 40:20;Isaiah 42:17;Isaiah 44:9;Isaiah 44:10;Isaiah 44:15;Isaiah 44:17;Isaiah 45:20