Strongs Number: H6754
- Hebrew Word
- צֶלֶם
- Transliteration
- tselem
- Phonetic
- tseh'-lem
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a {phantom} that {is} (figuratively) {illusion} resemblance; hence a representative {figure} especially an idol
- BDB Definition
-
1. image
a. images (of tumours, mice, heathen gods)
b. image, likeness (of resemblance)
c. mere, empty, image, semblance (fig.)
- Origin
- From an unused root meaning to shade
- Bible Usage
- {image} vain shew.