Lexical Definition
κατοπτρίζομαι katoptrízomai (kat-op-trid'-zom-ahee) to reflect G:V
middle voice from a compound of κατά and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι (compare ἔσοπτρον)
behold as in a glass.
- to mirror oneself, i.e. to see reflected (figuratively)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κατοπτριζόμενοι | beholding as in a mirror | 2Cor.3.18 |
Abbott-Smith
*† κατοπτρίζω (< κάτοπτρον, a mirror),
to show as in a mirror. Mid., to see oneself mirrored (v. MM, Exp., xv); c. acc. rei (R, txt., but v. mg.), to reflect as a mirror: II Co 3:18 (cf. Abbott, Essays, 94).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians | 3:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατοπτρίζω-ίζω,
show as in a mirror or by reflexion, τοῦ-ίζοντος [τὴν ἶριν] ἀστέρος [Refs]:—passive, to be mirrored, [Refs]
__II middle, look into a mirror, behold oneself in it, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 behold as in a mirror, ἰδέαν [NT+1st c.AD+] (but here perhaps reflect).
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Cor.3.18