εἴδωλον (eídōlon) — Idol

Greek word study: εἴδωλον (eídōlon), Strong's G1497. an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such

GreekStrong's G1497
Quick definition
Greek word
εἴδωλον (eídōlon)

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

Word study
Derivation: from G1491 (εἶδος);

KJV translation words: idol

Where this word appears

Strong's G1497 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:41 and last appears in Revelation 9:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

idols ×7an idol ×2idol ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

εἰδώλων ×3εἴδωλα ×3εἰδώλου ×1εἰδώλων; ×1εἰδώλῳ ×1εἴδωλον ×1εἴδωλόν ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×4Acts ×2Romans ×12 Corinthians ×11 Thessalonians ×11 John ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1491 εἶδος (eîdos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1493 εἰδωλεῖον (eidōleîon), G1494 εἰδωλόθυτον (eidōlóthyton), G1495 εἰδωλολατρεία (eidōlolatreía), G1496 εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolátrēs), G2712 κατείδωλος (kateídōlos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does eídōlon (G1497) mean?

An image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such.

How is G1497 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1497 as: idol.

How often does εἴδωλον (eídōlon) appear?

Strong's G1497 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:41 and last appears in Revelation 9:20.