μεταστρέφω

metastrephōVerbG3344

to change

From: from G3326 (μετά) and G4762 (στρέφω);

Short Definition

to turn across, i.e. transmute or (figuratively) corrupt

Full Lexicon Entry

to turn about, turn, change: pass., (LXX); in evil sense, to pervert, corrupt .† μετα-*τρέπω *[in LXX: 4 4 4 4 4 * ;] to turn about, turn (Hom., but not found in Att. ) : with accusative.
LXX Usage: chiefly for הָפַךְ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:20
  • Galatians 1:7

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