פְּסִיל
An idol
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What does פְּסִיל (pesel) mean in the Bible?
פְּסִיל (pesel) is a Hebrew word meaning "an idol". an idol Usage: carved (graven) image, quarry. The shattering of idols exposes the impotence of Babylon’s religion. This term runs through the canonical themes of Creation.
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Meaning
Idol carved from stone or wood; emphasizes physical craftsmanship and tangible form over spiritual reality
an idol Usage: carved (graven) image, quarry.
Why This Word Matters
The shattering of idols exposes the impotence of Babylon’s religion. Isaiah 21:1-10
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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