צְלֵ֣ם
𐤑𐤋𐤌
tselem
an 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 3:1 · Word #4
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 | an 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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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
an image
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Context requires 'image' as the direct object of what was made. 'Shaped image' is accurate, but 'an image' matches standard for an idol or statue and is supported by SILEX. Changed for context clarity. |