Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of צְלֶם

Understanding tselem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(Aramaic) or צְלֶם tsᵉlem (tsel-em'); (Aramaic), corresponding to צֶלֶם form, image. - an idolatrous figure 1) image, id...

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Strong's Concordance

צְלֶם

Phonetictseh'-lem
Transliterationtselem
Grammar Code
A:N-M
Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(Aramaic) or צְלֶם tsᵉlem (tsel-em'); (Aramaic), corresponding to צֶלֶם form, image. - an idolatrous figure 1) image, idol

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

15 total references
ReferenceText
Daniel 3:5

That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

Word: צְלֶם (tselem)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
15x
Most Frequent Book
Daniel
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