μορφή

morphēNoun (Feminine)G3444

form

From: perhaps from the base of G3313 (μέρος) (through the idea of adjustment of parts);

Short Definition

shape; figuratively, nature

Full Lexicon Entry

form, shape, appearance (Hom., Eur. sch.); in philos. lang. the specific character or essential form (Arist., see Gifford, Inc., 26 ff.) .
Synonyms
μόρφωσις, the outline, delineation, semblance of the μορφή, as distinct from the μ. itself ; σχῆμα, shape, fashion, disting. from *μορφή *as the outward and accidental from the inward and essential
LXX Usage: A (תֹּאַר), (תְּמוּנָה), (תַּבְנִית), Dan LXX (צֶלֶם), Da TH (זִיו), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Philippians
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Mark 16:12
  • Philippians 2:6
  • Philippians 2:7

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