Strong’s G5179
τύπος
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
tupos
Pronunciation
TOO-pos
Definition
Type, pattern, example, model, form, impression
Meaning
(originally: the mark of a blow, then a stamp struck by a die), (a) a figure; a copy, image, (b) a pattern, model, (c) a type, prefiguring something or somebody.
Usage
The Greek word "tupos" refers to a mark or impression made by a blow, which extends metaphorically to mean a pattern or model. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a form or example that serves as a model for others to follow. It can refer to a physical form, a moral example, or a doctrinal pattern.
Bible references
John 20:25;John 20:25;Acts 7:43;Acts 7:44;Acts 23:25;Romans 5:14;Romans 6:17;1 Corinthians 10:6;1 Corinthians 10:11;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