◄ 3446. morphósis ►
Strong's Lexicon morphósis: Form, appearance Original Word: μόρφωσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: morphósis Pronunciation: mor-FO-sis Phonetic Spelling: (mor'-fo-sis) Definition: Form, appearance Meaning: form, outline, semblance. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μορφόω (morphóō), meaning "to form" or "to shape." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "morphósis," the concept can be related to terms like תֹּאַר (to'ar, Strong's H8389) meaning "form" or "appearance," and צֶלֶם (tselem, Strong's H6754) meaning "image" or "likeness." Usage: The term "morphósis" refers to the outward form or appearance of something. In the New Testament, it is used to describe an external semblance or a superficial form that may lack the substance or reality it purports to represent. It often carries a connotation of having the appearance of something without its true essence or power. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "form" was significant in philosophical discussions, particularly in Platonic thought, where the distinction between the ideal form and its physical manifestation was emphasized. In a Jewish context, the emphasis on external adherence to the law versus internal transformation was a recurring theme, especially in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from morphoó Definition a forming, a form NASB Translation embodiment (1), form (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3446: μόρφωσις μόρφωσις, μορφωσεως, ἡ (μορφόω); 1. a forming, shaping: τῶν δένδρων, Theophrastus, c. pl. 3, 7, 4. 2. form; i. e. a. the mere form, semblance: εὐσεβείας, 2 Timothy 3:5. b. the form befitting the thing or truly expressing the fact, the very form: τῆς γνώσεως καί τῆς ἀληθείας, Romans 2:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance form. From morphoo; formation, i.e. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula) -- form. see GREEK morphoo Forms and Transliterations μορφωσιν μόρφωσιν μοσφαθαϊμ μοσχάρια μοσχάριον morphosin morphōsin mórphosin mórphōsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 2:20 N-AFS GRK: ἔχοντα τὴν μόρφωσιν τῆς γνώσεως NAS: in the Law the embodiment of knowledge KJV: which hast the form of knowledge INT: having the form of knowledge 2 Timothy 3:5 N-AFS GRK: ἔχοντες μόρφωσιν εὐσεβείας τὴν NAS: holding to a form of godliness, KJV: Having a form of godliness, but INT: having a form of godliness Strong's Greek 3446 2 Occurrences μόρφωσιν — 2 Occ.