τύπος
tupos
mark/example
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "τύπος" (tupos) carries the meaning of "mark" or "example." It is used 15 times in the Bible, highlighting its importance in various contexts. In its essence, "τύπος" refers to a visible sign or an impression that leaves a lasting effect. This can be seen both positively and negatively, as it implies a model or pattern for others to follow. The range of usage for "τύπος" extends from describing physical marks or impressions, such as the marks of the nails on Jesus' body during the Crucifixion (John 20:25), to representing examples or patterns in behavior. For instance, Paul references the "τύπος" of the woman who anointed Jesus' body with oil (Luke 7:37-38), illustrating a model of devotion and worship. The significance of "τύπος" lies in its ability to convey the impact and lasting influence of an event, person, or action. It serves as a reminder that our actions and choices can leave a lasting mark on others, either positively or negatively, and that we should strive to embody examples of goodness and virtue for the benefit of those around us.
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Occurrences in Scripture
15 total occurrences across the text
The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
John 20:25The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Acts 7:43You took up the tabernacle of Moloch, the star of your god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship. I will carry you away beyond Babylon.’
Acts 7:44“Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he who spoke to Moses commanded him to make it according to the pattern that he had seen;
Acts 23:25He wrote a letter like this:
Romans 5:14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those whose sins weren’t like Adam’s disobedience, who is a foreshadowing of him who was to come.
Romans 6:17But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were delivered.
1 Corinthians 10:6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Philippians 3:17Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
1 Thessalonians 1:7so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
2 Thessalonians 3:9not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.
1 Timothy 4:12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
Titus 2:7In all things be showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, be showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
Hebrews 8:5who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, even as Moses was warned by God when he was about to make the tabernacle, for he said, “See, you shall make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain.”
1 Peter 5:3not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.