הָֽ/עֲצַבִּ֑ים
𐤄/𐤏𐤑𐤁𐤉𐤌
ʻâtsâb
idols
A carved figure, usually referring to a physical image or representation of a deity, typically made by human hands for use in worship or veneration as an idol. The term denotes tangible, physical idols—often wooden, stone, or metal representations crafted for religious contexts. Its usage consistently implies a negative sense, referring to forbidden objects in Israelite religion.
2 Chronicles 24:18 · Word #11
Lexicon H6091
| Lemma | עָצָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤑𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻâtsâb |
| Strong's | H6091 |
| Definition | A carved figure, usually referring to a physical image or representation of a deity, typically made by human hands for use in worship or veneration as an idol. The term denotes tangible, physical idols—often wooden, stone, or metal representations crafted for religious contexts. Its usage consistently implies a negative sense, referring to forbidden objects in Israelite religion. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | idols |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6091-05
the carved idols
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (ה); no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to carve, fashion," and denotes physical objects shaped by human effort for worship. The plural masculine absolute form with the definite article is preserved as "the carved idols." |
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