μορφήmorphḗ
shape; figuratively, nature
Greek (New Testament) · G3444
Meanings
form, shape, appearance (Hom., Eur., Æsch., and elsewhere); in philos. lang. the specific character or essential form: Mark 16:12, Philippians 2:6, Philippians 2:7.
Synonyms
μόρφωσις, the outline, delineation, semblance of the μορφή, as distinct from the μ. itself; σχῆμα, shape, fashion, distinguished from μορφή as the outward and accidental from the inward and essential.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Philippians 2:6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
- Philippians 2:7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.