μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō) — Change

Greek word study: μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō), Strong's G3339. to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")

GreekStrong's G3339
Quick definition
Greek word
μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")

Word study
Derivation: from G3326 (μετά) and G3445 (μορφόω);

KJV translation words: change, transfigure, transform

Where this word appears

Strong's G3339 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:2 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He was transfigured ×2are being transformed into ×1do be transformed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μετεμορφώθη ×2μεταμορφούμεθα ×1μεταμορφοῦσθε ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Matthew 17:2 — μετεμορφώθη — He was transfigured
  • Mark 9:2 — μετεμορφώθη — He was transfigured
  • Romans 12:2 — μεταμορφοῦσθε — do be transformed
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18 — μεταμορφούμεθα — are being transformed into

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3326 μετά (metá), G3445 μορφόω (morphóō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does metamorphóō (G3339) mean?

To transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose").

How is G3339 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3339 as: change, transfigure, transform.

How often does μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō) appear?

Strong's G3339 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:2 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 3:18.