Strong's Lexicon temunah: Form, likeness, representation, image Original Word: תִּמוּנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root word מוּן (mun), which means "to form" or "to fashion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1504 (εἰκών, eikōn): Image, likeness - G5481 (χαρακτήρ, charaktēr): Express image, representation Usage: The Hebrew word "temunah" refers to a form or likeness, often used in the context of a visual representation or image. It can denote a physical form or an abstract likeness, such as a vision or a mental image. In the biblical context, "temunah" is frequently associated with the prohibition against idolatry, emphasizing the invisible and incomprehensible nature of God, who cannot be captured in any physical form. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, images and idols were commonly used in religious practices to represent deities. The Israelites, however, were commanded to worship an invisible God who transcended physical form. This command was a distinctive feature of Israelite religion, setting it apart from surrounding polytheistic cultures. The use of "temunah" in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth, without reliance on physical representations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as min Definition likeness, form NASB Translation form (7), likeness (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs תְּמוּנָה noun feminine likeness, form; — ׳ת Exodus 20:4 4t.; construct תְּמוּנַת (תְּמֻנַת) Deuteronomy 4:16 3t.; suffix תְּמוּנָתֶ֑ךָ Psalm 17:15; — likeness, representation ("" מֶּסֶל) Exodus 20:4 = Deuteronomy 5:8, compare Deuteronomy 4:16,23,25; form, semblance of ׳י Numbers 12:8; Psalm 17:15, compare Deuteronomy 4:12 (see Dr), Deuteronomy 4:15; of nocturnal apparition Job 4:16. מֵינֶ֫קֶת see ינק Hiph`il מיסך see [ מוּסָךְ] below סכך. מֵיפַ֫עַת, מֵפָ֑עַת, מופעת see יפע. [מיץ] (√ following = press, squeeze, compare Late Hebrew id., press, suck; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance image, likeness, similitude Or tmunah {tem-oo-naw'}; from miyn; something portioned (i.e. Fashioned) out, as a shape, i.e. (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of favor) -- image, likeness, similitude. see HEBREW miyn Forms and Transliterations וּתְמֻנַ֥ת וּתְמוּנָ֛ה ותמונה ותמנת תְּ֭מוּנָה תְּמ֣וּנַת תְּמוּנַ֣ת תְּמוּנָ֔֡ה תְּמוּנָ֔ה תְּמוּנָ֡֔ה תְּמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃ תמונה תמונת תמונתך׃ tə·mū·nā·ṯe·ḵā tə·mū·nāh tə·mū·naṯ temuNah təmūnāh temuNat təmūnaṯ temunaTecha təmūnāṯeḵā ū·ṯə·mū·nāh ū·ṯə·mu·naṯ utemuNah ūṯəmūnāh utemuNat ūṯəmunaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 20:4 HEB: פֶ֣֙סֶל֙ ׀ וְכָל־ תְּמוּנָ֡֔ה אֲשֶׁ֤֣ר בַּשָּׁמַ֣֙יִם֙ ׀ NAS: or any likeness of what KJV: unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that INT: an idol any likeness of what heaven Numbers 12:8 Deuteronomy 4:12 Deuteronomy 4:15 Deuteronomy 4:16 Deuteronomy 4:23 Deuteronomy 4:25 Deuteronomy 5:8 Job 4:16 Psalm 17:15 10 Occurrences |
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