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Strong's G3337 μεταλλάσσω (metallasso)

Metallasso means “change” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3337 — yetser (“Jezer”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3337
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 4

Strong's G3337 Quick Answer

Strong's G3337 μεταλλάσσω (metallasso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metallasso (met-al-las'-so) v. 1. to exchange [from G3326 and G236] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include change. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
metallasso (met-al-las'-so) v. 1. to exchange [from G3326 and G236]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
change

Meaning and Definition

metallasso (met-al-las'-so) v. 1. to exchange [from G3326 and G236] KJV: change Root(s): G3326, G236

Original Word
μεταλλάσσω
Transliteration
metallasso
Derivation
Root: ἀλλάσσω R1: 3326 R2: 236
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3337. 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 exchange

Usage: μετ-αλλάσσω [in LXX: Est.2:7 (מוּת), Est.2:20, 1Es.1:31 Est.1:2 Mac.9 * ;] __1. to exchange: τ. ἀλήθειαν . . . ἐν τ. ψεύδει, the truth for a lie (see Bl., § 36, 8), Rom_1:25. __2. to change: with accusative before εἰς, Rom_1:26 (ἀλλάσσω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3337 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render metallasso, 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.

change Romans 1:26

How Strong's G3337 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 10 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 G3337 (μεταλλάσσω) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3337 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 G3337 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 1:25 KJV

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 1:26 KJV

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

Strong's G3337 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Esther 2:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And he had a foster child, daughter of Amminadab his father’s brother, and her name was Esther; and when her parents were dead, he brought her up for a wife for himself: and the damsel was beautiful.

Esther 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

Now Esther had not discovered her kindred; for so Mordecai commanded her, to fear God, and perform his commandments, as when she was with him: and Esther changed not her manner of life.

Strong's G3337 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

10 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:29 Septuagint / Brenton

but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the princes came against King Josiah.

2 Maccabees 4:7 Septuagint / Brenton

But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, called Epiphanes, took the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias labored underhand to be high priest,

2 Maccabees 4:37 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore Antiochus was heartily sorry, and moved to pity, and wept, because of the sober and modest behavior of him that was dead.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3337.

Esther 2:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he had a foster child, daughter of Amminadab his father’s brother, and her name was Esther; and when her parents were dead, he brought her up for a wife for himself: and the damsel was beautiful.
Esther 2:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Esther had not discovered her kindred; for so Mordecai commanded her, to fear God, and perform his commandments, as when she was with him: and Esther changed not her manner of life.
Romans 1:25 New Testament, KJV
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Romans 1:26 New Testament, KJV
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
1 Esdras 1:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the princes came against King Josiah.
2 Maccabees 4:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, called Epiphanes, took the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias labored underhand to be high priest,
2 Maccabees 4:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore Antiochus was heartily sorry, and moved to pity, and wept, because of the sober and modest behavior of him that was dead.
2 Maccabees 5:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when there was gone forth a false rumor, as though Antiochus had been dead, Jason took at the least a thousand men, and suddenly made an assault upon the city; and they that were upon the walls being put back, and the city at length taken, Menelaus fled into the castle:
2 Maccabees 6:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation.
2 Maccabees 7:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when the first was dead after this manner, they brought the second to make him a mocking stock: and when they had pulled off the skin of his head with the hair, they asked him, Wilt thou eat, before thou be punished throughout every member of thy body?
2 Maccabees 7:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when this man was dead also, they tormented and mangled the fourth in like manner.
2 Maccabees 7:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when he was ready to die he said thus, It is good, being put to death by men, to look for hope from God to be raised up again by him: as for thee, thou shalt have no resurrection to life.
2 Maccabees 7:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So this man died undefiled, and put his whole trust in the Lord.
2 Maccabees 14:46 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
when as his blood was now quite gone, he plucked out his bowels, and taking them in both his hands, he cast them upon the throng, and calling upon the Lord of life and spirit to restore him those again, he thus died.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3337, grouped by book.

Esther 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 9 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3337 FAQ

What does metallasso (μεταλλάσσω) mean?

Metallasso (Strong's G3337) is a Greek word most simply glossed "change". metallasso (met-al-las'-so) v. 1. to exchange [from G3326 and G236]

How many times is metallasso (μεταλλάσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G3337 across 4 books.

Where can I study metallasso (μεταλλάσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3337 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate metallasso (μεταλλάσσω)?

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

Does Strong's G3337 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 10 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3337, with linked reader references where each row is available.