Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5566

Strong's H5566 · Hebrew

סֶמֶל

çemel · /seh'-mel/

Number
H5566
Language
Hebrew
Original word
סֶמֶל
Transliteration
çemel
Pronunciation
seh'-mel
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

a likeness

KJV: figure, idol, image.

Root / derivation: or סֵמֶל; from an unused root meaning to resemble;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סֶמֶל across 5 verses.

idol2×
image2×
figure1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Deuteronomy1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Ezekiel2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5566 (çemel) mean?

a likeness

How many times does H5566 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5566 (סֶמֶל) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “idol.”

How is çemel translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5566 is rendered as “idol” (2×), “image” (2×), “figure” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word סֶמֶל come from?

or סֵמֶל; from an unused root meaning to resemble;