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Picture

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Summary

Pictures in the Bible refer primarily to carved or sculptured images, often associated with idolatrous worship, rather than movable paintings in the modern sense.

☩Types of Pictures

The Hebrew word 'maskith' refers to carved or sculptured figures, particularly idolatrous representations carved in low relief or engraved and colored on stones or walls. The Israelites were commanded to destroy such 'figured stones' when they entered Canaan. Movable pictures in the modern sense were unknown to the ancient Jews.

Key verses:Leviticus 26:1Numbers 33:52

☩Pictures of Silver

The 'pictures of silver' mentioned in Proverbs likely refers to carved ornamental work or cornices rather than paintings. The imagery suggests beautiful craftsmanship that provides the setting for 'apples of gold.'

Key verses:Proverbs 25:11

Related Verses4 mentions

Leviticus· 1 verse

26:1

Numbers· 1 verse

33:52

Proverbs· 1 verse

25:11

Isaiah· 1 verse

2:16

See Also

Painting
Painting

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Picture," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Picture," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Picture," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).