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εἶδος G1491

G1491 is the Greek word εἶδος, transliterated eîdos. The King James Version most often renders it shape.

Word: εἶδοςTransliteration: eîdosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G1492 (εἴδω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shape 1×fashion 1×sight 1×appearance 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: appearance, fashion, shape, sight.

Verses using εἶδος

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 3:22 · KJV

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 · KJV

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

2 Corinthians 5:7 · KJV

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · KJV

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1491 mean?

G1491 is the Greek word εἶδος (eîdos), meaning a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively).

How is G1491 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shape (1 time), fashion (1 time), sight (1 time), appearance (1 time).

How many times does G1491 appear in the Bible?

εἶδος (eîdos) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1491 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1492 (εἴδω).

Nearby entries

G1488 · εἶ — thou art G1489 · εἴγε — if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with…G1490 · εἰ δὲ μή(γε) — but if not G1492 · εἴδω — used only in certain past tenses, the…G1493 · εἰδωλεῖον — an image-fane G1494 · εἰδωλόθυτον — an image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an…

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