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Strong's G4976 σχῆμα (schema)

Schema means “fashion” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4976 — mattan (“present”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4976
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G4976 Quick Answer

Strong's G4976 σχῆμα (schema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. schema (skhay`-mah) n. 1. a figure (as a mode or circumstance) 2. (by implication) external condition It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include fashion. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
schema (skhay`-mah) n. 1. a figure (as a mode or circumstance) 2. (by implication) external condition
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fashion

Meaning and Definition

schema (skhay`-mah) n. 1. a figure (as a mode or circumstance) 2. (by implication) external condition [from the alternate of G2192] KJV: fashion Root(s): G2192

Original Word
σχῆμα
Transliteration
schema
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 2192
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4976. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

form

Usage: σχῆμα, -τος, τό (ἔχω), [in LXX: Isa.3:17 (פֹּת) * ;] figure, fashion: 1Co.7:31, Php.2:8.† SYN.: see: μορφή (AS)

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How Strong's G4976 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render schema, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fashion 1 Corinthians 7:31

How Strong's G4976 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4976 (σχῆμα) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4976 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4976 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 7:31 KJV

And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

Philippians 2:8 KJV

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Strong's G4976 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 9:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years, and he died.

Isaiah 3:17 Septuagint / Brenton

therefore the Lord will humble the chief daughters of Zion, and the Lord will expose their form in that day;

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4976.

Genesis 9:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years, and he died.
Isaiah 3:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
therefore the Lord will humble the chief daughters of Zion, and the Lord will expose their form in that day;
1 Corinthians 7:31 New Testament, KJV
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Philippians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4976, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4976 FAQ

What does schema (σχῆμα) mean?

Schema (Strong's G4976) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fashion". schema (skhay`-mah) n. 1. a figure (as a mode or circumstance) 2. (by implication) external condition

How many times is schema (σχῆμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4976 across 4 books.

Where can I study schema (σχῆμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4976 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate schema (σχῆμα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fashion. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4976 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4976, with linked reader references where each row is available.