This word refers to how something appears visually—its outward aspect, face, or countenance. Jesus warns against judging 'by appearance' (John 7:24), contrasting surface-level assessment with righteous judgment. It can mean the face itself, as when Lazarus emerges from the tomb with a cloth bound about his face (John 11:44), or the glorious appearance of the risen Christ whose face shone like the sun (Rev 1:16). The term emphasizes the visible, external dimension that can either reveal deeper truth or mislead if taken as the whole reality.