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graven image

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. idol, graven image, godnoun

    a material effigy that is worshipped

    "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"

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  1. graven image

    A graven image is an object, usually a statue or sculpture, that is made to represent a god or deity and is often used for worship or religious purposes. The object is often carved from materials like wood or stone, hence the term "graven", which means "carved or engraved". It is a term usually found in relation to certain religious and biblical contexts, where the creation and worship of such images are often prohibited.

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  1. Graven Image

    Graven Image is the 23rd album by Jandek, released in as Corwood Industries release #0761. It was the first Corwood CD, and was remastered and re-issued in 2004.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of graven image in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of graven image in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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