The meaning of “μεταμορφόω”
Understanding metamorphóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
change, transfigure, transform. - to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")
μεταμορφόω
change, transfigure, transform. - to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |