Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατοπτρίζομαι”
Understanding katoptrízomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from a compound of κατά and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι (compare ἔσοπτρον) behold as in a glass. - to mirror ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατοπτρίζομαι
Phonetickat-op-trid'-zom-ahee
Transliterationkatoptrízomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from a compound of κατά and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι (compare ἔσοπτρον) behold as in a glass. - to mirror oneself, i.e. to see reflected (figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 3:18 | “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. ” Word: κατοπτρίζομαι (katoptrízomai) |