Word study · Greek
eídōlon
idol, image
Say it: EYE-doh-lon (approximate)
εἴδωλον
What it means
An image of a god. Paul agrees with the Corinthians that "an idol is nothing in the world" (8:4), meaning there is no real god behind it, but in chapter 10 warns that demons are active behind pagan worship.
Range of meaning
- ImageA statue or picture.
- False godA false object of worship.
In 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 8
"An idol is nothing in the world" (8:4, 8:7).
Every verse (4)
Verses where G1497 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources