עֹ֫צֶב
o.tsev
idol
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the provided data, the Hebrew word "o.tsev" (Strong's number H6090B) has a short definition of "idol." This term falls under the semantic domain of Deity & Divine, indicating its connection to religious or divine concepts. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests its scarcity of usage in the text. Given its definition as an "idol," it is clear that "o.tsev" refers to a representation or object worshipped as a deity, aside from the one true God. The absence of multiple occurrences of this word in the Bible implies that when the concept of idolatry or idol worship is discussed, another word or phrase might be used instead. However, the significance of "o.tsev" lies in its direct representation of a false deity or object of worship.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text