an idolatrous object, seen in vision by Ezekiel ( Ezekiel 8:3Ezekiel 8:5 ), which stood in the priests' or inner court of the temple. Probably identical with the statue of Astarte ( 2 Kings 21:7 ).
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Jealousy, Image of". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .