The meaning of “εἰδωλόθυτον”
Understanding eidōlóthyton reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a compound of εἴδωλον and a presumed derivative of θύω (meat, thing that is) offered (in sacrifice, sacrificed...
εἰδωλόθυτον
neuter of a compound of εἴδωλον and a presumed derivative of θύω (meat, thing that is) offered (in sacrifice, sacrificed) to (unto) idols. - an image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:25 | “As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.” Word: εἰδωλόθυτον (eidōlóthyton) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:10 | “For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;” Word: εἰδωλόθυτον (eidōlóthyton) | |
| Revelation 2:20 | “Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.” Word: εἰδωλόθυτον (eidōlóthyton) |