Berean Strong's Lexicon eikón: Image, likeness, representation Original Word: εἰκών Word Origin: Derived from the root word εἴκω (eikō), meaning "to be like" or "resemble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6754 - צֶלֶם (tselem): Often translated as "image" or "likeness," used in Genesis 1:27 to describe humanity being made in the image of God. Usage: In the New Testament, "eikón" primarily refers to an image or representation that reflects the form and nature of something else. It is used to describe both physical likenesses, such as idols or statues, and spiritual or moral likenesses, such as the image of God in humanity or the likeness of Christ in believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, images and statues were common, often used to represent deities, emperors, or notable figures. The concept of "image" carried significant weight, as it was believed that an image could convey the essence or authority of the one it represented. In Jewish thought, the idea of being made in the "image of God" (Genesis 1:27) was foundational, emphasizing humanity's unique role and relationship with the Creator. HELPS Word-studies 1504 eikṓn (from 1503 /eíkō, "be like") – properly, "mirror-like representation," referring to what is very close in resemblance (like a "high-definition" projection, as defined by the context). Image (1504 /eikṓn) then exactly reflects its source (what it directly corresponds to). For example, Christ is the very image (1504 /eikṓn, supreme expression) of the Godhead (see 2 Cor 4:4; Col 1:15). "1504 (eikṓn) assumes a prototype, of which it not merely resembles, but from which it is drawn" (R. Trench). 1504 (eikṓn) then is more than a "shadow"; rather it is a replication (F. F. Bruce, Hebrews, 226; see also Lightfoot at Col 3:10 and 2:21). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eikó Definition an image, i.e. lit. statue, fig. representation NASB Translation form (1), image (19), likeness (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1504: εἰκώνεἰκών, εἰκόνος (accusative ἐικοναν, Revelation 13:14 Lachmann; see ἄρσην, ἡ (ἘΙΚΩ which see); (from Aeschylus and Herodotus down); the Sept. mostly for צֶלֶם; an image, figure, likeness; a. Matthew 22:20; Mark 12:16; Luke 20:24; Romans 1:23; 1 Corinthians 15:49; Revelation 13:14; Revelation 14:9, 11; Revelation 15:2; Revelation 16:2; Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:4; ἡ εἰκών τῶν πραγμάτων, the image of the things (namely, the heavenly things), in Hebrews 10:1, is opposed to ἡ σκιά, just as in Cicero, de off. 3, 17solida et expressa effigies is opposed toumbra; εἰκών τοῦ Θεοῦ is used of the moral likeness of renewed men to God, Colossians 3:10; εἰκών τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ the image of the Son of God, into which true Christians are transformed, is likeness not only to the heavenly body (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:49; Philippians 3:21), but also to the most holy and blessed state of mind, which Christ possesses: Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18. b. metonymically, εἰκών τίνος, the image of one; one in whom the likeness of anyone is seen: εἰκών Θεοῦ is applied to man, on account of his power of command (see δόξα, III. 3 a. α.), 1 Corinthians 11:7; to Christ, on account of his divine nature and absolute moral excellence, Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:4; (cf. Lightfoot and Meyer on Colossians, the passage cited). From eiko; a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance -- image. see GREEK eiko Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:20 N-NFSGRK: Τίνος ἡ εἰκὼν αὕτη καὶ NAS: to them, Whose likeness and inscription KJV: [is] this image and INT: Whose [is] the likeness this and Mark 12:16 N-NFS Luke 20:24 N-AFS Romans 1:23 N-GFS Romans 8:29 N-GFS 1 Corinthians 11:7 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 15:49 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 15:49 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 3:18 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 4:4 N-NFS Colossians 1:15 N-NFS Colossians 3:10 N-AFS Hebrews 10:1 N-AFS Revelation 13:14 N-AFS Revelation 13:15 N-DFS Revelation 13:15 N-NFS Revelation 13:15 N-DFS Revelation 14:9 N-AFS Revelation 14:11 N-AFS Revelation 15:2 N-GFS Revelation 16:2 N-DFS Revelation 19:20 N-DFS Revelation 20:4 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1504 |