Hebrew · H6754, H430 · unreviewed

צֶלֶם אֱלֹהִים

A phantom , i.e. (figuratively) illusion , resemblance ; hence, a representative figure , especially an idol · gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative

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צֶלֶם H6754 a phantom , i.e. (figuratively) illusion , resemblance ; hence, a representative figure , especially an idol

Pronunciation bəṣelem

Representation bearing resemblance or shadow of reality; from phantom to idol, denoting visible embodiment or false substitute.

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אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative

Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym

Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.

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