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Strong's G3444 μορφή (morphe)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3444 — yeshuah (“salvation”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3444
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 8

Strong's G3444 Quick Answer

Strong's G3444 μορφή (morphe) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. morphe (mor-fay') n. 1. shape 2. (figuratively) nature It has 13 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include form, countenance, changed, troubled, and king. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
morphe (mor-fay') n. 1. shape 2. (figuratively) nature
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
form, countenance, changed, troubled, and king

Meaning and Definition

morphe (mor-fay') n. 1. shape 2. (figuratively) nature [perhaps from the base of G3313 (through the idea of adjustment of parts)] KJV: form Root(s): G3313

Original Word
μορφή
Transliteration
morphe
Derivation
Root: μέρος R1: 3313
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3444. 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)

form

Usage: μορφή, -ῆς, ἡ [in LXX: Jdg.8:18 A (תֹּאַר), Job.4:16 (תְּמוּנָה), Isa.44:13 (תַּבְנִית), Dan LXX 3:19 (צֶלֶם), Da TH Dan.4:33 5:6, 9-10 7:28 (זִיו), Tob.1:13, Wis.18:1, 4Ma.15:4 * ;] form, shape, appearance (Hom., Eur., . sch., al.); in philos. lang. the specific character or essential form (Arist., see Gifford, Inc., 26 ff.) : Mrk.16:12, Php.2:6-7.† SYN.: μόρφωσις, the outline, delineation, semblance of the μορφή, as distinct from the μ. itself (Lft., Notes, 262); σχῆμα, shape, fashion, disting.

from μορφή as the outward and accidental from the inward and essential (cf. Tr., Syn., § LXX; Lft., Phi., 125 ff.; Gifford., Inc., l.with) (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

form countenance changed troubled king thoughts into before voice man house same

How Strong's G3444 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 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 G3444 (μορφή) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3444 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 G3444 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 16:12 KJV

After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

Philippians 2:6 KJV

Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Philippians 2:7 KJV

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Strong's G3444 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 4:16 Septuagint / Brenton

I arose and perceived it not: I looked, and there was no form before my eyes: But I only heard a breath and a voice, saying,

Isaiah 44:13 Septuagint / Brenton

The artificer having chosen a piece of wood, marks it out with a rule, and fits it with glue, and makes it as the form of a man, and as the beauty of a man, to set it up in the house.

Daniel 4:36 Septuagint / Brenton

At the same time my reason returned to me, and I came to the honor of my kingdom; and my natural form returned to me, and my princes, and my nobles, sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and more abundant majesty was added to me.

Strong's G3444 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Tobit 1:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And the most High gave me grace and favor before Shalmaneser, so that I was his purveyor.

4 Maccabees 15:4 Septuagint / Brenton

O in what way can I describe ethically the affections of parents toward their children, the resemblance of soul and of form engrafted into the small type of a child in a wonderful manner, especially through the greater sympathy of mothers with the feelings of those born of them!

Wisdom of Solomon 18:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Nevertheless thy saints had a very great light, Whose voice they hearing, and not seeing their shape, Because they also had not suffered the same things, they counted them happy.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3444.

Job 4:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I arose and perceived it not: I looked, and there was no form before my eyes: But I only heard a breath and a voice, saying,
Isaiah 44:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The artificer having chosen a piece of wood, marks it out with a rule, and fits it with glue, and makes it as the form of a man, and as the beauty of a man, to set it up in the house.
Daniel 4:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
At the same time my reason returned to me, and I came to the honor of my kingdom; and my natural form returned to me, and my princes, and my nobles, sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and more abundant majesty was added to me.
Daniel 5:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the king’s countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him, and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one another.
Daniel 5:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And King Belteshazzar was troubled, and his countenance changed upon him, and his nobles were troubled with him.
Daniel 5:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the queen came into the banquet house, and said, O king, live forever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, and let not thy countenance be changed.
Daniel 7:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my countenance was changed: but I kept the matter in my heart.
Mark 16:12 New Testament, KJV
After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
Philippians 2:6 New Testament, KJV
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:7 New Testament, KJV
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Tobit 1:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the most High gave me grace and favor before Shalmaneser, so that I was his purveyor.
4 Maccabees 15:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O in what way can I describe ethically the affections of parents toward their children, the resemblance of soul and of form engrafted into the small type of a child in a wonderful manner, especially through the greater sympathy of mothers with the feelings of those born of them!
Wisdom of Solomon 18:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Nevertheless thy saints had a very great light, Whose voice they hearing, and not seeing their shape, Because they also had not suffered the same things, they counted them happy.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3444, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 4:16
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 44:13
Daniel 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 4:36 Daniel 5:6 Daniel 5:9 Daniel 5:10 Daniel 7:28
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 16:12
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 2:6 Philippians 2:7
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1:13
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 15:4
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 18:1

Strong's G3444 FAQ

What does morphe (μορφή) mean?

Morphe (Strong's G3444) is a Greek word most simply glossed "form". morphe (mor-fay') n. 1. shape 2. (figuratively) nature

How many times is morphe (μορφή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G3444 across 8 books.

Where can I study morphe (μορφή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3444 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate morphe (μορφή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as form, countenance, changed, troubled, king, and thoughts. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3444 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3444, with linked reader references where each row is available.