Eidolon

i'-do-lon
Parts of Speech Noun Neuter

Eidolon Definition

  1. an image, likeness
    1. i.e. whatever represents the form of an object, either real or imaginary
    2. used of the shades of the departed, apparitions, spectres, phantoms of the mind, etc.
  2. the image of an heathen god
  3. a false god
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
ei[dwlon
Origin
from (1491); an image (i.e. for worship)
Strong's Number
1497
TDNT Entry
2:375,202

KJV Word Usage

idol
11
Total
11

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Eidolon". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .