μεταμορφόω
metamorphoōto transformHow to read Greek
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Definition
μετα-μορφόω, -ῶ
[in Sm.: Psalm 34:1 * ;]
to transform, transfigure: pass., of Christ's transfiguration, Matthew 17:2, Mark 9:2 (cf. Luke 9:29); of Christians, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Synonyms: μετασχηματίζω, to change in fashion or appearance, see: μορφή, and cf. Lft., Phi., 125 ff
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 17:2μετεμορφώθη · He was transfiguredThere He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
- Mark 9:2μετεμορφώθη · He was transfiguredAfter six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- Romans 12:2μεταμορφοῦσθε · be transformedDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18μεταμορφούμεθα · are being transformed intoAnd we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.