Lexical Definition
μόρφωσις mórphōsis (mor'-fo-sis) form G:N-F
from μορφόω
form.
- formation, i.e. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula)
Usage: 1 form in 2 verses
Abbott-Smith
*† μόρφωσις, -εως, ἡ (< μορφόω),
1. a forming, shaping (Theophr.).
2. form, outline, semblance: Ro 2:20; opp. to δύναμις, II Ti 3:5.†
SYN.: μορφή (q.v.), σχῆμα.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 2:20 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
μόρφωσις-ωσις, εως, ἡ,
shaping, bringing into shape, σχηματισμὸς καὶ μ. τῶν δένδρων [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II form, semblance, [NT]