Original Word: צַעְצֻעַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsa`tsua`
Pronunciation: tsah-at-SOO-eem
Phonetic Spelling: (tsah-tsoo'-ah)
Definition: Trinkets, baubles, or idols
Meaning: sculpture

image work

From an unused root meaning to bestrew with carvings; sculpture -- image (work).

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
things formed, images
NASB Translation
sculptured* (1).

צַעֲצֻעִים noun [masculine] plural things formed, images; ׳מַעֲשֵׂה צ2Chronicles 3:10 image work (of cherubim).

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָעַע (tsa'a), which means to carve or to shape.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1497 (εἴδωλον, eidolon): Refers to an idol or image, often used in the New Testament to describe objects of pagan worship.
• G1504 (εἰκών, eikon): Meaning image or likeness, used in various contexts including the representation of divine or human figures.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not specifically use the term צַעְצֻעַ in its English translation, but the concept is reflected in passages addressing idolatry and the prohibition of graven images.

Usage: The term צַעְצֻעַ is used in the context of carved images or idols, often referring to objects of worship that are crafted by human hands.

Context: The Hebrew word צַעְצֻעַ (tsa'atsua) appears in the context of idolatry, where it denotes a carved image or sculpture. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, such sculptures were often associated with religious practices and were crafted to represent deities or serve as objects of veneration. The use of צַעְצֻעַ in the Hebrew Bible typically carries a negative connotation, as it is linked to the worship of false gods and the turning away from the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel. The crafting of these images was seen as a violation of the commandments given to the Israelites, which prohibited the making of graven images (Exodus 20:4). The prophets frequently condemned the practice of idolatry, emphasizing the futility and deception of worshiping man-made objects. The term highlights the contrast between the living God and lifeless idols, underscoring the call to exclusive worship of Yahweh.

צַעֲצֻעִ֑ים צעצעים ṣa‘ăṣu‘îm ṣa·‘ă·ṣu·‘îm tzaatzuImInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts