graven

Related to graven: graven image

graven image

An image of an idol, especially a carving or sculpture, that one worships (something that was expressly forbidden in the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God). Many residents have described the statues as graven images of the country's sordid past issues of slavery and racism.
See also: graven, image
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a graven image

a carved representation of a god used as an object of worship.
This expression is from the second of the Ten Commandments: ‘Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image’ (Exodus 20:4).
See also: graven, image
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a graven image
  • graven image
  • be the (very) image of (someone)
  • be the image of somebody/something
  • a thumbnail sketch
  • thumbnail
  • thumbnail sketch
  • on brand
  • image
  • RES
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Garfinkel said the lack of graven images and pig bones among the artifacts suggest the inhabitants observed bans outlined by the Hebrew Bible.
The architecture and discoveries correspond to the biblical description of a local, organized group that observed the second of the 10 Commandments prohibiting belief in graven images.
The contemporary and creative design of the interior spaces is a work by Jim Hamilton (Graven Interiors), and Swedish hospitality designer Christian Lundwall created the rooms in two different styles.
It kind of doesn't matter." Michael Graven, a director at the network security firm Mandiant, said at the conference.
Abdelaziz forgot the prohibition against graven images and
(...) We will look at the company and its earnings potential," Bjarne Graven Larsen, who is chief investment officer at ATP, told local business daily Dagbladet Borsen.
Protesters calling the statue a "graven image" caused a disturbance at a church service.
The book includes maps and photos, even some of a people who regard such as forbidden graven images.
Perhaps you could make amends by printing in due course an article about these graven images of the Eastern versions of Christianity.