צֶלֶם tselem (H6754)

a phantom, i.e. (figuratively) illusion, resemblance; hence, a representative figure, especially an idol

1) image 1a) images (of tumours, mice, heathen gods) 1b) image, likeness (of resemblance) 1c) mere, empty, image, semblance (fig.)

from an unused root meaning to shade;