μεταμορφόωmetamorphóō
to transform, transfigure: passive, of Christ's transfiguration, Matthew 17:2, Mark 9:2 (cf.
Greek (New Testament) · G3339
Meanings
Luke 9:29); of Christians, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Synonyms
μετασχηματίζω, to change in fashion or appearance, see μορφή, and cf. Lft., Phl., 125 ff.
Same root
- μετάmetá · G3326properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G575 (ἀπό) or G1537 (ἐκ) and G1519 (εἰς) or G4314 (πρός); less intimate than G1722 (ἐν) and less close than G4862 (σύν))
- μορφόωmorphóō · G3445to fashion (figuratively)
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 17:2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
- Mark 9:2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed,
- Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.