The meaning of “ὁμοιόω”
Understanding homoióō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble. - to assimilate, i.e. compare - passively, to become similar
ὁμοιόω
be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble. - to assimilate, i.e. compare - passively, to become similar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:24 | “Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:” Word: ὁμοιόω (homoióō) | |
| Mark 4:30 | “And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?” Word: ὁμοιόω (homoióō) | |
| Luke 13:18 | “Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?” Word: ὁμοιόω (homoióō) | |
| Acts 14:11 | “And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.” Word: ὁμοιόω (homoióō) | |
| Hebrews 2:17 | “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.” Word: ὁμοιόω (homoióō) |