Lexical Definition
μεταμορφόω metamorphóō (met-am-or-fo'-o) to transform G:V
from μετά and μορφόω
change, transfigure, transform.
- to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
Abbott-Smith
**† μετα-μορφόω, -ῶ [in Sm.: Ps 33 (34):1**;]
to transform, transfigure: pass., of Christ's transfiguration, Mt 17:2, Mk 9:2 (cf. Lk 9:29); of Christians, Ro 12:2, II Co 3:18.†
SYN.: μετασχηματίζω, to change in fashion or appearance, v.s. μορφή, and cf. Lft., Phl., 125 ff.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 34:1* |
| Matthew | 17:2 |
| Mark | 9:2 |
| Luke | 9:29 |
| Romans | 12:2 |
| 2 Corinthians | 3:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
μεταμορφόω-όω,
transform, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; disguise, ἑαυτόν [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—mostly in passive, to be transformed, [NT+1st c.BC+]; to be transfigured, [NT]