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The meaning of μεταμορφόω

Understanding metamorphóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

change, transfigure, transform. - to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")

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μεταμορφόω

Phoneticmet-am-or-fo'-o
Transliterationmetamorphóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

change, transfigure, transform. - to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 17:2

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Word: μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō)
Mark 9:2

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

Word: μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō)
Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Word: μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō)
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: μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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