Strong’s H6755

צֶלֶם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tselem

Pronunciation

tseh'-lem

Definition

Image, likeness, idol

Meaning

an idolatrous figure

Usage

The Hebrew word "tselem" primarily denotes an image or likeness. It is used in the context of representing something, often in a physical form. In the Bible, "tselem" is most notably used to describe humanity being made in the "image" of God, indicating a representation or reflection of God's attributes, though not in a physical sense. It also refers to idols or graven images, highlighting the contrast between the true God and man-made representations.

Bible references

Daniel 2:31;Daniel 2:31;Daniel 2:32;Daniel 2:34;Daniel 2:35;Daniel 3:1;Daniel 3:2;Daniel 3:3;Daniel 3:3;Daniel 3:5;Daniel 3:7;Daniel 3:10;Daniel 3:12;Daniel 3:14;Daniel 3:15;Daniel 3:18;Daniel 3:19