Bible Dictionary
IMAGES
Images are visible representations or symbols associated with supernatural beings or powers. Scripture condemns treating images as objects of worship or as means of honoring false gods, while distinguishing such idolatry from ordinary artistic decoration.
Biblical Usage
Scripture condemns images when they become objects of worship or means by which false gods are worshipped. The supplied material distinguishes this idolatry from artistic decoration and notes such biblical examples as the golden calf, Jeroboam’s calves, the brazen serpent, teraphim, the image of jealousy, and chambers of imagery.