Bible Dictionary
Jealousy, Image of
The image of jealousy was an idolatrous object seen by Ezekiel in a vision of the temple court. It represented the grievous idolatry that provoked God’s judgment.
Definition
The image of jealousy was an idolatrous object seen by Ezekiel in vision standing in the priests’ or inner court of the temple.
Biblical Usage
It represented an idolatrous presence that provoked God and formed part of the grievous practices revealed to Ezekiel.
Historical Background
The object was probably identical with the statue of Astarte mentioned in the account of Manasseh’s idolatry.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An idolatrous object, seen in vision by Ezekiel (Ezek. 8:3, 5), which stood in the priests’ or inner court of the temple. Probably identical with the statue of Astarte (2 Kings 21:7).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See IMAGES.</p>