Lexicon eidóleion: Idol temple Original Word: εἰδωλεῖον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance idol's temple. Neuter of a presumed derivative of eidolon; an image-fane -- idol's temple. see GREEK eidolon NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eidólon Definition an idol's temple NASB Translation idol's temple (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1493: εἰδωλεῖονεἰδωλεῖον (εἰδώλιον T WH; see Iota), ἐιδωλειου, τό (εἴδωλον, which see; cf. 'Ἀσκληπειον, Ἀπολλωνειον, ἡρακλειον etc. (Winers Grammar, 95 (90))), an idol's temple, temple consecrated to idols: 1 Corinthians 8:10 (1 Macc. 1:47 1 Macc. 10:83; 1 Esdr. 2:9; not found in secular authors; for in the fragment from Sophocles (152 Dindorf) in Plutarch, de amico et adul. c. 36 ἑδωλια has of late been restored). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from εἴδωλον (eidōlon), meaning "idol."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἰδωλεῖον, the concept of idol worship and temples dedicated to false gods is prevalent in the Old Testament. Some corresponding Hebrew terms include: Usage: The term εἰδωλεῖον is used in the New Testament to refer to a temple or sanctuary dedicated to the worship of idols. It is a place where pagan rituals and sacrifices are performed in honor of false gods. Context: The Greek term εἰδωλεῖον appears in the New Testament context as a reference to the physical locations where idol worship takes place. In the Greco-Roman world, these temples were central to religious and social life, often serving as venues for various public events and gatherings. The Apostle Paul addresses the issue of eating food offered to idols, which was a common practice in these temples, in his letters to the early Christian communities. Forms and Transliterations ειδωλείω εἰδωλείῳ ειδωλιω εἰδωλίῳ eidoleio eidōleiō eidoleíoi eidōleíōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |