The meaning of “εἴδωλον”
Understanding eídōlon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
idol. - an image (i.e. for worship) - by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such
εἴδωλον
idol. - an image (i.e. for worship) - by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 15:20 | “But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.” Word: εἴδωλον (eídōlon) | |
| Romans 2:22 | “Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?” Word: εἴδωλον (eídōlon) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:19 | “What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?” Word: εἴδωλον (eídōlon) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:16 | “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Word: εἴδωλον (eídōlon) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:9 | “For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;” Word: εἴδωλον (eídōlon) |