μόρφωσις

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

μόρφωσις, -εως, ἡ

(μορφόω),

1. a forming, shaping (Theophr.).

2. form, outline, semblance: Romans 2:20; opposite to δύναμις, 2 Timothy 3:5.

Synonyms: μορφή (which see), σχῆμα

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Romans 2:20μόρφωσιν · embodiment
    …an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—
  2. 2 Timothy 3:5μόρφωσιν · a form
    …having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!