Strong's G1494 · Greek
εἰδωλόθυτον
eidōlóthyton
Definition
an image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
KJV: (meat, thing that is) offered (in sacrifice, sacrificed) to (unto) idols
Root / derivation: neuter of a compound of G1497 (εἴδωλον) and a presumed derivative of G2380 (θύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἰδωλόθυτον across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
Acts 21:25As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
1 Corinthians6 verses
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 8:4As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
1 Corinthians 8:7Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Corinthians 8:10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
1 Corinthians 10:19What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
1 Corinthians 10:28But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:
Revelation2 verses
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Revelation 2:20Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1494 (eidōlóthyton) mean?
an image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
How many times does G1494 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1494 (εἰδωλόθυτον) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “idols.”
How is eidōlóthyton translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1494 is rendered as “idols” (9×), “idol” (1×).
Where does the Greek word εἰδωλόθυτον come from?
neuter of a compound of G1497 (εἴδωλον) and a presumed derivative of G2380 (θύω);