Strong’s H8655

תְּרָפִים

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

traphiym

Pronunciation

te-rah-feem

Definition

Household gods, idols, images

Meaning

Teraphim

Usage

The term "teraphim" refers to small idols or household gods that were used in ancient Near Eastern cultures, including among the Israelites. These objects were often associated with divination and were believed to provide protection, guidance, or blessings to the household. In the Bible, teraphim are generally viewed negatively, as they are associated with idolatry and false worship, contrary to the worship of Yahweh.

Bible references

Genesis 31:19;Genesis 31:34;Genesis 31:35;Judges 17:5;Judges 18:14;Judges 18:17;Judges 18:18;Judges 18:20;1 Samuel 15:23;1 Samuel 19:13;1 Samuel 19:16;2 Kings 23:24;Ezekiel 21:21;Hosea 3:4;Zechariah 10:2