μετασχηματίζω

metaschēmatizōVerbG3345

to transform

From: from G3326 (μετά) and a derivative of G4976 (σχῆμα);

Short Definition

to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply (by accommodation)

Full Lexicon Entry

to change in fashion or appearance: with accusative of thing(s), σῶμα; mid.; of a rhetorical device, to transfer by a fiction (Field, Notes, in l).
Synonyms
μεταμορφόω, q.v
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
1 Corinthians
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:6
  • 2 Corinthians 11:13
  • 2 Corinthians 11:14
  • 2 Corinthians 11:15
  • Philippians 3:21

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