Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6754

Strong's H6754 · Hebrew

צֶלֶם

tselem · /tseh'-lem/

Number
H6754
Language
Hebrew
Original word
צֶלֶם
Transliteration
tselem
Pronunciation
tseh'-lem
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

a phantom, i.e. (figuratively) illusion, resemblance; hence, a representative figure, especially an idol

KJV: image, vain shew.

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to shade;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צֶלֶם across 15 verses.

images10×
image6×
shew1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis4 verses
Numbers1 verse
1 Samuel2 verses
2 Kings1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Ezekiel3 verses
Amos1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6754 (tselem) mean?

a phantom, i.e. (figuratively) illusion, resemblance; hence, a representative figure, especially an idol

How many times does H6754 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6754 (צֶלֶם) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “images.”

How is tselem translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6754 is rendered as “images” (10×), “image” (6×), “shew” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word צֶלֶם come from?

from an unused root meaning to shade;