figure
Found 7 times in the King James Bible
H1508
Hebrew
G5179
Greek
English Definition
the figure or person (as if cut out); also an inclosure (as separated)
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
τύπος
Transliteration
tabnîyth
Strong's Reference
G5179
Greek Meaning
structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
"Figure" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H1508, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G5179. Context determines which original word is being used.