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Strong's G3329 μετάγω (metago)

Metago means “turn about” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3329 — yatsi (“those that came forth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3329
Language Greek
Linked Usages 11
Books 6

Strong's G3329 Quick Answer

Strong's G3329 μετάγω (metago) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metago (met-ag'-o) v. 1. to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct) [from G3326 and G718] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include turn and turned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
metago (met-ag'-o) v. 1. to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct) [from G3326 and G718]
Usage
11 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
turn and turned

Meaning and Definition

metago (met-ag'-o) v. 1. to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct) [from G3326 and G718] KJV: turn about Root(s): G3326, G718

Original Word
μετάγω
Transliteration
metago
Derivation
Root: ἁρμόζω R1: 3326 R2: 718
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3329. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to turn

Usage: μετ-άγω [in LXX: 3Ki.8:47-48, 2Ch.6:37 (שָׁבָה) 2Ch.36:3 (סוּר hi.), 1Es.1:45 Est.2:10 Est.5:69, Est.8:17, Sir prol.16 Sir.10:8, 2Ma.1:33 * ;] __1. in Xen., Plut., and later writers, to transfer, transport (so LXX). __2. In sense other­wise unknown (see Hort, in l), to turn about, direct: Jas.3:3-4.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3329 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render metago, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

turn James 3:3 turned James 3:4

How Strong's G3329 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3329 (μετάγω) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3329 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3329 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

James 3:3 KJV

Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

James 3:4 KJV

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Strong's G3329 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

3 Kingdoms 8:47 Septuagint / Brenton

and they shall turn their hearts in the land whither they have been carried captives, and turn in the land of their sojourning, and supplicate thee, saying, We have sinned, we have done unjustly, we have transgressed,

3 Kingdoms 8:48 Septuagint / Brenton

and they shall turn to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies whither thou hast carried them captives, and shall pray to thee toward their land which thou hast given to their fathers, and the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built to thy name:

2 Chronicles 6:37 Septuagint / Brenton

and if they shall repent in their land whither they were carried captive, and shall also turn and make supplication to thee in their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have transgressed, we have wrought unrighteously;

Strong's G3329 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:43 Septuagint / Brenton

And Jehoiakim his son reigned in his stead: he was made king being eighteen years old;

1 Esdras 2:7 Septuagint / Brenton

with gifts, with horses, and with cattle, and other things, which have been set forth by vow, for the temple of the Lord at Jerusalem.

1 Esdras 5:66 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore when the enemies of the tribe of Judah and Benjamin heard it, they came to know what the noise of trumpets should mean.

Usage Excerpts

First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3329.

3 Kingdoms 8:47 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they shall turn their hearts in the land whither they have been carried captives, and turn in the land of their sojourning, and supplicate thee, saying, We have sinned, we have done unjustly, we have transgressed,
3 Kingdoms 8:48 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they shall turn to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies whither thou hast carried them captives, and shall pray to thee toward their land which thou hast given to their fathers, and the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built to thy name:
2 Chronicles 6:37 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and if they shall repent in their land whither they were carried captive, and shall also turn and make supplication to thee in their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have transgressed, we have wrought unrighteously;
2 Chronicles 36:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king of Egypt put him down at Jerusalem, and condemned the land in an hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.
James 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
James 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
1 Esdras 1:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehoiakim his son reigned in his stead: he was made king being eighteen years old;
1 Esdras 2:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
with gifts, with horses, and with cattle, and other things, which have been set forth by vow, for the temple of the Lord at Jerusalem.
1 Esdras 5:66 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore when the enemies of the tribe of Judah and Benjamin heard it, they came to know what the noise of trumpets should mean.
2 Maccabees 1:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when this matter was known, it was told the king of Persia, that in the place, where the priests that were led away had hidden the fire, there appeared water, and that Nehemiah had purified the sacrifices therewith.
Wisdom of Sirach 10:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Because of unrighteous dealings, injuries, and riches gotten by deceit, The kingdom is translated from one people to another.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3329, grouped by book.

3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
James 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3329 FAQ

What does metago (μετάγω) mean?

Metago (Strong's G3329) is a Greek word most simply glossed "turn about". metago (met-ag'-o) v. 1. to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct) [from G3326 and G718]

How many times is metago (μετάγω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G3329 across 6 books.

Where can I study metago (μετάγω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3329 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate metago (μετάγω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as turn and turned. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3329 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3329, with linked reader references where each row is available.