Graven Image (Noun)
Meaning
A material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient civilization was known for its elaborate temples and graven images of deities.
- In the eyes of the devout, the idol was more than just a graven image, it was a vessel for the divine.
- The biblical commandment "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image" was a warning against idolatry.
- For some, wealth and status had become a graven image, worshipped above all else.
- The statue of the long-forgotten king had been reduced to a mere graven image, a relic of a bygone era.