Greek · G1491 · unreviewed

εἶδος

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εἶδος G1491
Pronunciation eîdos

What does εἶδος (eîdos) mean in the Bible?

εἶδος (eîdos) is a Greek word meaning "appearance". εἶδος, -ους, τό, [in LXX for מַרְאֶה,, etc.

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Meaning

appearance
Extended definition
1that which is seen, appearance, external form: Luk.3:22 9:29, Jhn.5:37, 2Co.5:7 (ICC in l.).
2form, sort, kind: 1Th.5:22.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Luke 9:29
Genitive · Singular · Neuter 2 Cor 5:7 · 1 Thess 5:22
Dative · Singular · Neuter Luke 3:22
Accusative · Singular · Neuter John 5:37
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