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Strong's G3446 μόρφωσις (morphosis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3446 — yischaq (“Jischak”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3446
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G3446 Quick Answer

Strong's G3446 μόρφωσις (morphosis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. morphosis (mor'-fo-sis) n. 1. formation 2. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula) It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include form, instructor, foolish, teacher, and babes. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
morphosis (mor'-fo-sis) n. 1. formation 2. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula)
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
form, instructor, foolish, teacher, and babes

Meaning and Definition

morphosis (mor'-fo-sis) n. 1. formation 2. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula) [from G3445] KJV: form Root(s): G3445

Original Word
μόρφωσις
Transliteration
morphosis
Derivation
Root: μορφόω R1: 3445
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3446. 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: μόρφωσις, -εως, ἡ (μορφόω), __1. a forming, shaping (Theophr.). __2. form, outline, semblance: Rom.2:20; opposite to δύναμις, 2Ti.3:5.† SYN.: μορφή (which see), σχῆμα (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 instructor foolish teacher babes hast knowledge truth law having godliness denying

How Strong's G3446 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G3446 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 G3446 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 2:20 KJV

An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

2 Timothy 3:5 KJV

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3446.

Romans 2:20 New Testament, KJV
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
2 Timothy 3:5 New Testament, KJV
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3446, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3446 FAQ

What does morphosis (μόρφωσις) mean?

Morphosis (Strong's G3446) is a Greek word most simply glossed "form". morphosis (mor'-fo-sis) n. 1. formation 2. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula)

How many times is morphosis (μόρφωσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3446 across 2 books.

Where can I study morphosis (μόρφωσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3446 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate morphosis (μόρφωσις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as form, instructor, foolish, teacher, babes, and hast. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.