UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: form, nature, structure

Semantic entry: 58.7

Semantic domains: Nature, Class, Example

Subdomains: Nature, Character

Definition: the form or nature of something, with special reference to its outer form or structure

Notes: In RV CO1 7:31 · LV CO1 7:31 · Read together CO1 7:31 σχῆμα does not refer to the physical form of the earth but to the way of life in the world. The reference is primarily to culture rather than to physical form. It is possible, therefore, to render this expression in RV CO1 7:31 · LV CO1 7:31 · Read together CO1 7:31 as ‘the way of life in this world is passing away.’

Sense 2: appearance, form

Semantic entry: 58.17

Semantic domains: Nature, Class, Example

Subdomains: Appearance as an Outward Manifestation of Form

Definition: appearance as an element of outward form