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shape

Meaning of “shape”

Visible form, figure, or appearance.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 3:22

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Every verse containing “shape”

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Luke 3:22
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 3:22 · retained source text

And the holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Doue vpon him, and a voice came from heauen, which said, Thou art my beloued sonne, in thee I am well pleased.

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 5:37 · retained source text

And the Father himselfe which hath sent me, hath borne witnesse of me. Ye haue neither heard his voyce at any time, nor seene his shape.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 3.17. and 17.5.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 4.12.

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Historical definitions

Form or figure; external or visible appearance; a being as endowed with form.

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