Hebrew · H6086, H6459 · unreviewed

עֵץ פִּסְלָם

A tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks) · an idol

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עֵץ H6086 a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
פֶּסֶל H6459 an idol
Pronunciation pesel
A carved image shaped by human hands, emphasizing idolatry's dependence on visible, tangible craftsmanship rather than invisible divine presence
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What does עֵץ פִּסְלָם (ets pislam) mean in the Bible?

עֵץ · פֶּסֶל is a Hebrew word meaning "wooden carved idol".

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Meaning

wooden carved idol
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