Strong's Lexicon sebasma: Object of worship, idol Original Word: σέβασμα Word Origin: Derived from the verb σέβομαι (sebomai), meaning "to revere" or "to worship." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "sebasma" can be related to Hebrew terms such as אֱלִיל (elil, Strong's H457), meaning "idol" or "worthless thing," and פֶּסֶל (pesel, Strong's H6459), meaning "carved image" or "idol." Usage: The term "sebasma" refers to an object of worship, often used in the context of idols or false gods. It denotes something that is revered or venerated, typically in a religious or spiritual sense. In the New Testament, it is used to describe objects that are worshipped in place of the one true God, highlighting the contrast between true worship and idolatry. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, idolatry was prevalent, with numerous gods and goddesses worshipped through statues and images. These objects, or "sebasma," were central to religious practices and were often placed in temples or homes. The early Christian community, emerging from a Jewish monotheistic background, strongly opposed idolatry, emphasizing the worship of the one true God. This cultural backdrop is essential for understanding the New Testament's frequent denunciation of idols. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4574 sébasma – devotion shown to a deity, especially in relation to religious objects of worship. See 4576 (sebomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sebazomai Definition an object of worship NASB Translation object of worship (1), objects of...worship (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4574: σέβασμασέβασμα, σεβασματος, τό (σεβάζομαι), whatever is religiously honored, an object of worship: 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (Wis. 14:20); used of temples, altars, statues, etc., Acts 17:23; of idolatrous images, Bel and the Dragon, 27; Wis. 15:17. (Dionysius Halicarnassus, Antiquities 1, 30). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance an object of worshipFrom sebazomai; something adored, i.e. An object of worship (god, altar, etc) -- devotion, that is worshipped. see GREEK sebazomai Forms and Transliterations σεβασμα σέβασμα σεβασματα σεβάσματα sebasma sébasma sebasmata sebásmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 17:23 N-ANPGRK: ἀναθεωρῶν τὰ σεβάσματα ὑμῶν εὗρον NAS: and examining the objects of your worship, I also KJV: beheld your devotions, I found INT: beholding the objects of worship of you I found 2 Thessalonians 2:4 N-ANS Strong's Greek 4574 |
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