The meaning of “תְּמוּנָה”
Understanding tᵉmûwnâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תְּמֻנָה tᵉmunâh (tem-oonaw'); from מִין image, likeness, similitude. - something portioned (i.e. fashioned) out, as ...
תְּמוּנָה
or תְּמֻנָה tᵉmunâh (tem-oonaw'); from מִין image, likeness, similitude. - something portioned (i.e. fashioned) out, as ashape, i.e. (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of favor) 1) form, image, likeness, representation, semblance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 20:4 | “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:” Word: תְּמוּנָה (tᵉmûwnâh) | |
| Numbers 12:8 | “With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” Word: תְּמוּנָה (tᵉmûwnâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 4:23 | “Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the Lord your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the Lord thy God hath forbidden thee.” Word: תְּמוּנָה (tᵉmûwnâh) | |
| Job 4:16 | “It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,” Word: תְּמוּנָה (tᵉmûwnâh) | |
| Psalms 17:15 | “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. ” Word: תְּמוּנָה (tᵉmûwnâh) |
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