Graven (stone) image

Head of Ammonite deity (late 8th c. BCE)
Head of Ammonite deity (late 8th c. BCE) (Gary Todd, Israel Museum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Description

The graven image was an idol carved out of wood or, sometimes, stone. The sizes and shapes of these images could vary greatly.


Translation

These images were formed by carving or sculpting. For other translation considerations, see Molten image.

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