| 1. an image, figure, likeness
1) an image of the things (the heavenly things) 1a1. used of the moral likeness of renewed men to God 1a2. the image of the Son of God, into which true Christians are transformed, is likeness not only to the heavenly body, but also to the most holy and blessed state of mind, which Christ possesses 2) the image of one 1b1. one in whom the likeness of any one is seen 1b2. applied to man on account of his power of command 1b3. to Christ on account of his divine nature and absolute moral excellence |