Hebrew · H1544, G1497

גִּלּוּלִים

Properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol · idol

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גִּלּוּל H1544 properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

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εἴδωλον G1497 idol

Pronunciation eídōlon

An idol is both the physical image and the false god it represents, conflating object with deity.

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What does גִּלּוּלִים (gillulim) mean in the Bible?

גִּלּוּל · εἴδωλον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "worthless idols associated with impurity and folly".

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What does גִּלּוּל · εἴδωλον mean in the Bible?

גִּלּוּל · εἴδωλον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "worthless idols associated with impurity and folly".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1544, G1497?

H1544, G1497 is connected to 48 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. worthless idols associated with impurity and folly

Strong's H1544, G1497

Lexical occurrences 48 verses

Source Gloss

worthless idols associated with impurity and folly

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