Strong’s H8544

תִּמוּנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tmuwnah

Pronunciation

teh-moo-NAH

Definition

Form, likeness, representation, image

Meaning

something portioned, out, as a, shape, phantom, embodiment, manifestation

Usage

The Hebrew word "temunah" refers to a form or likeness, often used in the context of a visual representation or image. It can denote a physical form or an abstract likeness, such as a vision or a mental image. In the biblical context, "temunah" is frequently associated with the prohibition against idolatry, emphasizing the invisible and incomprehensible nature of God, who cannot be captured in any physical form.

Bible references

Exodus 20:4;Numbers 12:8;Deuteronomy 4:12;Deuteronomy 4:15;Deuteronomy 4:16;Deuteronomy 4:23;Deuteronomy 4:25;Deuteronomy 5:8;Job 4:16;Psalm 17:15