G1491: εἶδος
eîdos · “appearance”
Definition
a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: appearance, fashion, shape, sight
Word origin: from G1492 (εἴδω);
Extended definition
εἶδος, -ους, τό,
[in LXX for מַרְאֶה,, etc. ;]
1. that which is seen, appearance, external form: Luk.3:22 9:29, Jhn.5:37, 2Co.5:7 (ICC in l.).
2. form, sort, kind: 1Th.5:22.
† (AS)
[in LXX for מַרְאֶה,, etc. ;]
1. that which is seen, appearance, external form: Luk.3:22 9:29, Jhn.5:37, 2Co.5:7 (ICC in l.).
2. form, sort, kind: 1Th.5:22.
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1491 is translated
- form ×3
- appearance ×1
- sight, ×1
Bible verses with G1491 (eîdos)
Eîdos appears in 5 verses.
- Luke 3:22
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
- Luke 9:29
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
- John 5:37
And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.