ὁμοιόω (homoióō) — Be Like

Greek word study: ὁμοιόω (homoióō), Strong's G3666. to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar

GreekStrong's G3666
Quick definition
Greek word
ὁμοιόω (homoióō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar

Word study
Derivation: from G3664 (ὅμοιος);

KJV translation words: be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble

Where this word appears

Strong's G3666 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:8 and last appears in Hebrews 2:17.

How it is rendered in the text

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

will I liken ×3Has become like ×2has become like ×1having become like ×1he will be like ×1he will be likened ×1may be like ×1shall we liken ×1to be made like ×1we have been made ×1will I compare ×1will be likened ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ὁμοιώσω ×4ὁμοιωθήσεται ×3ὡμοιώθη ×3ὁμοιωθέντες ×1ὁμοιωθῆναι ×1ὁμοιωθῆτε ×1ὁμοιώσωμεν ×1ὡμοιώθημεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×8Luke ×3Mark ×1Acts ×1Romans ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 15)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3664 ὅμοιος (hómoios).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G871 ἀφομοιόω (aphomoióō), G3667 ὁμοίωμα (homoíōma), G3669 ὁμοίωσις (homoíōsis).

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 homoióō (G3666) mean?

To assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar.

How is G3666 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3666 as: be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble.

How often does ὁμοιόω (homoióō) appear?

Strong's G3666 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:8 and last appears in Hebrews 2:17.