First Entry ÷Berry-50 (G5933 OLB) Synonyms for Form, Appearance: idea (ἰδέα G2397), morphe (μορφή G3444), schema (σχῆμα G4976). (ἰδέα G2397) idea denotes merely outward appearance. Both (μορφή G3444) morphe and schema express something more than that. They too denote outward form, but as including one's habits, activities and modes of action in general. In (μορφή G3444) morphe it is also implied that the outward form expresses the inner essence, an idea which is absent from schema. morphe expresses the form as that which is intrinsic and essential, schema signifies the figure, shape, as that which is more outward and accidental. Both schema and idea therefore deal with externals, schema being more comprehensive than idea, while morphe deals with externals as expressing that which is internal. ... 

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