Eîdos — G1491

Definition

neuter noun

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

1. the external oppearance, form, figure, shape
2. form, kind

Usually translated as

shape, appearance, fashion, sight

Origin

from G1492

• eídō (G1492)

Occurrences

Eîdos occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), John (2), 2 Corinthians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Luke 3:22 — And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape (εἴδει) 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 (εἶδος) 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 (εἶδος).
• John 20:8 — Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 — (For we walk by faith, not by sight (εἴδους):)
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — Abstain from all appearance (εἴδους) of evil.