Strong's Lexicon summorphos: Conformed, having the same form as, similar in form Original Word: σύμμορφος Word Origin: From σύν (syn, meaning "with" or "together") and μορφή (morphē, meaning "form" or "shape") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "summorphos," the concept of being conformed or transformed can be related to Hebrew words like "דָּמָה" (damah, meaning "to resemble" or "to be like") and "צֶלֶם" (tselem, meaning "image" or "likeness"). Usage: The term "summorphos" is used to describe a state of being conformed or having a similar form or nature. In the New Testament, it often refers to the spiritual transformation of believers, aligning them with the image and character of Christ. It implies a deep, intrinsic change rather than a superficial resemblance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "form" (morphē) was significant in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and identity. The idea of being "conformed" to a particular form or image would resonate with audiences familiar with Platonic and Aristotelian thought, where the essence or ideal form of a thing was a central theme. In the context of early Christianity, this concept was adapted to express the transformative power of the Gospel, emphasizing the believer's spiritual growth and sanctification. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4832 sýmmorphos – properly, conformed, by sharing the same inner essence-identity (form); showing similar behavior from having the same essential nature (used in Phil 3:10; this adjectival form also occurs in Ro 8:29 in many texts). See 4833 (symmorphoō). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4832: σύμμορφοςσύμμορφος, σύμμορφον (σύν and μορφή) having the same form as another (cf. σύν, II. 1) (Vulg.conformis, configuratus); similar, conformed to (Lucian, amor. 39): τίνος (cf. Matthiae, § 379, p. 864; (Winers Grammar, 195 (184); Buttmann, § 132, 23)), Romans 8:29 (see εἰκών, a.); τίνι (Nicander, th. 321), Philippians 3:21 ((here Tdf. συνμορφος); cf. Winer's Grammar, 624 (580)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance similarFrom sun and morphe; jointly formed, i.e. (figuratively) similar -- conformed to, fashioned like unto. see GREEK sun see GREEK morphe Forms and Transliterations συμμορφον σύμμορφον συμμορφους συμμόρφους summorphon summorphous symmorphon sýmmorphon symmorphous symmórphousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 8:29 Adj-AMPGRK: καὶ προώρισεν συμμόρφους τῆς εἰκόνος NAS: predestined [to become] conformed to the image KJV: did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image INT: also he predestined [to be] conformed to the image Philippians 3:21 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 4832 |
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