◄ 4976. schéma ►
Strong's Lexicon schéma: Form, appearance, fashion, external condition Original Word: σχῆμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: schéma Pronunciation: SKHAY-mah Phonetic Spelling: (skhay'-mah) Definition: Form, appearance, fashion, external condition Meaning: fashion, habit, form, appearance. Word Origin: Derived from the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "schéma," the concept can be related to words like תָּבְנִית (tabnith), meaning "pattern" or "form," which also conveys the idea of an external shape or structure. Usage: In the New Testament, "schéma" refers to the outward form or appearance of something, often in contrast to its inner essence or nature. It denotes the external condition or fashion of a person or thing, which can be transient or superficial. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "schéma" was significant in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality versus appearance. The distinction between what is seen and what is true was a common theme in Greek thought, influencing early Christian writers who sought to convey the difference between the temporal world and eternal truths. HELPS Word-studies 4976 sxma – properly, exterior shape (form); (figuratively) the outer "shape" (manner, appearance). 4976/sxēma ("outward, visible form") is used of Jesus' earthly body (Phil 2:7,8). Christ incarnated into a genuine physical body, which was not an "exact match with typical humanity" because His body was never touched or tainted by sin (even original sin). [2 Cor 5:21: "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (NASU).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from echó Definition figure, shape NASB Translation appearance (1), form (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4976: σχῆμα σχῆμα, σχηματος, τό (ἔχω, σχεῖν), from Aeschylus down, Latinhabitus (cf. English haviour (from have)), A. V. fashion, Vulg.figura (but in Phil.habitus) (tacitly opposed to the material or substance): τοῦ κόσμου τούτου, 1 Corinthians 7:31; the habitus, as comprising everything in a person which strikes the senses, the figure, bearing, discourse, actions, manner of life, etc., Philippians 2:7(8). (Synonym: see μορφή at the end, and Schmidt, chapter 182, 5.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance outward appearance, form, shape From the alternate of echo; a figure (as a mode or circumstance), i.e. (by implication) external condition -- fashion. see GREEK echo Forms and Transliterations σχημα σχήμα σχῆμα σχηματι σχήματι σχίδακας σχίζα σχίζαις σχίζαν σχίζας schema schêma schēma schē̂ma schemati schēmati schḗmati Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:31 N-NNS GRK: γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου NAS: they did not make full use of it; for the form of this KJV: [it]: for the fashion of this INT: indeed the present form the world Philippians 2:8 N-DNS GRK: καὶ σχήματι εὑρεθεὶς ὡς INT: and in figure having been found as Strong's Greek 4976 2 Occurrences σχῆμα — 1 Occ. σχήματι — 1 Occ.