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Strong's G3339 μεταμορφόω (metamorphoo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3339 — yitsri (“Isri”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3339
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G3339 Quick Answer

Strong's G3339 μεταμορφόω (metamorphoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metamorphoo (met-am-or-foh'-o) v. 1. to transform ("metamorphose") {literally or figuratively} It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include transformed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
metamorphoo (met-am-or-foh'-o) v. 1. to transform ("metamorphose") {literally or figuratively}
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
transformed

Meaning and Definition

metamorphoo (met-am-or-foh'-o) v. 1. to transform ("metamorphose") {literally or figuratively} [from G3326 and G3445] KJV: change, transfigure, transform Root(s): G3326, G3445

Original Word
μεταμορφόω
Transliteration
metamorphoo
Derivation
Root: μορφόω R1: 3326 R2: 3445
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3339. 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 transform

Usage: μετα-μορφόω, -ῶ [in Sm.: Psa.34:1 * ;] to transform, trans­figure: pass., of Christ's transfiguration, Mat.17:2, Mrk.9:2 (cf. Luk.9:29); of Christians, Rom.12:2, 2Co.3:18.† SYN.: μετασχηματίζω, to change in fashion or appearance, see: μορφή, and cf. Lft., Phi., 125 ff (AS)

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How Strong's G3339 Is Translated

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

transformed Romans 12:2

How Strong's G3339 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 4 linked usages.

Strong's G3339 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 G3339 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 17:2 KJV

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Mark 9:2 KJV

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

Romans 12:2 KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3339.

Matthew 17:2 New Testament, KJV
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Mark 9:2 New Testament, KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Romans 12:2 New Testament, KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
2 Corinthians 3:18 New Testament, KJV
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3339, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3339 FAQ

What does metamorphoo (μεταμορφόω) mean?

Metamorphoo (Strong's G3339) is a Greek word most simply glossed "transform". metamorphoo (met-am-or-foh'-o) v. 1. to transform ("metamorphose") {literally or figuratively}

How many times is metamorphoo (μεταμορφόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3339 across 4 books.

Where can I study metamorphoo (μεταμορφόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3339 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate metamorphoo (μεταμορφόω)?

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