פֶּ֨סֶל֙
𐤐𐤎𐤋
peçel
a graven image
A carved or sculpted figure, typically referring to an image or statue fashioned from wood, stone, or metal, often for religious or cultic purposes. The term most frequently denotes an idol—an object of veneration or representation of a deity in a concrete form—but can more broadly refer to any figures that are engraved or hewn.
Deuteronomy 4:25 · Word #10
Lexicon H6459
| Lemma | פֶּסֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤎𐤋 |
| Transliteration | peçel |
| Strong's | H6459 |
| Definition | A carved or sculpted figure, typically referring to an image or statue fashioned from wood, stone, or metal, often for religious or cultic purposes. The term most frequently denotes an idol—an object of veneration or representation of a deity in a concrete form—but can more broadly refer to any figures that are engraved or hewn. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a graven image |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6459-07
carved idol
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine, singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the root meaning of something shaped by carving or chiseling while preserving its typical function as an object of worship. The singular masculine absolute noun denotes one specific carved cultic figure. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a carved idol
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Singular indefinite fits English idiom and context better; 'carved idol' preserves the specificity of 'pesel'. |