G5179 τύπος (týpos) — mark/example

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5179

a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type"), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning)

KJV usage: :--en-(ex-)ample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. an impress; a print, mark, of a wound inflicted, Jn. 20:25; a delineation; an image, statue, Acts 7:43; a formula, scheme, Rom. 6:17; form, Acts 23:25; a figure, counterpart, 1 Cor. 10:6; an anticipative figure, type, Rom. 5:14; a model pattern, Acts 7:44; Heb. 8:5; a moral pattern, Phil. 3:17; 1 Thess. 1:7; 2 Thess. 3:9; 1 Tim. 4:12; Tit. 2:7; 1 Pet. 5:3*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

John 20:25 Acts 7:43 Acts 7:44 Acts 23:25 Romans 5:14 Romans 6:17 1 Corinthians 10:6 Philippians 3:17 1 Thessalonians 1:7 2 Thessalonians 3:9 1 Timothy 4:12 Titus 2:7 Hebrews 8:5 1 Peter 5:3

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