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τύπος
týpos · Greek · Strong's G5179 · 15 occurrences
What it means
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)
from G5180 (τύπτω);
How the KJV renders it
enexample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
Where it appears
15 occurrences in the Greek text.
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