Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1497

Strong's G1497 · Greek

εἴδωλον

eidolon · /i'-do-lon/

Number
G1497
Language
Greek
Original word
εἴδωλον
Transliteration
eidolon
Pronunciation
i'-do-lon
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

from 1491; an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such:--idol.

KJV: idol

Root / derivation: from 1491

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἴδωλον across 11 verses.

idols7×
idol4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians4 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 John1 verse
Revelation1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1497 (eidolon) mean?

from 1491; an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such:--idol.

How many times does G1497 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1497 (εἴδωλον) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “idols.”

How is eidolon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1497 is rendered as “idols” (7×), “idol” (4×).

Where does the Greek word εἴδωλον come from?

from 1491