צְלֵ֥ם
𐤑𐤋𐤌
tselem
image
Concrete representation of the form, likeness, or appearance of something, typically as an object or image. In the Hebrew Bible, primarily used to refer to a physical image—whether a statue, idol, or figure—but also uniquely for the 'image' of a deity, especially in the formula 'in the image of God.' Semantic range includes the physical representation, the abstract idea of likeness or form, and sometimes a cultic or religious context of material embodiment.
Daniel 2:31 · Word #6
Lexicon H6755
| Lemma | צֶלֶם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | tselem |
| Strong's | H6755 |
| Definition | Concrete representation of the form, likeness, or appearance of something, typically as an object or image. In the Hebrew Bible, primarily used to refer to a physical image—whether a statue, idol, or figure—but also uniquely for the 'image' of a deity, especially in the formula 'in the image of God.' Semantic range includes the physical representation, the abstract idea of likeness or form, and sometimes a cultic or religious context of material embodiment. |
Morphology ANcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | image |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6755-04
shaped image
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Shaped image" preserves the root idea of something formed or fashioned to represent another, reflecting the concrete, representational sense of צלם. The singular masculine absolute noun is conveyed as a single, concrete object without relational marking. |
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