Quick Definition
μεταμορφόω v. I change the form, transform
Strong's Definition
from 3326 and 3445; to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose")
KJV Usage: change, transfigure, transform
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | μορφόω
13.53 · (μεταμορφόομαι[a]) · Be, Become, Exist, Happen · Change of State
to become, to change, to be changed into, to be transformed to change the essential form or nature of something In a number of languages the equivalent of μεταμορφόομαι in ROM 12:2 may be ‘become completely different’ or ‘become different from what you are.’
58.16 · (μεταμορφόομαι[b]) · Nature, Class, Example · Appearance as an Outward Manifestation of Form
to change in appearance to take on a different physical form or appearance In some instances it may be more appropriate to render this expression in MRK 9:2 as ‘as they watched, he appeared different.’
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
μετα-μορφόω, -ῶ : Pass., pres. μεταμυρφοῦμαι; 1 aor. μετεμορφώθη ; to change into another form [cf. pera, III. 2], to transfigure, transform: μετεμορφώθη, of Christ, his appearance was changed (A. V. he was transfigured], i. 2. was resplendent with a divine brightness, Mt. xvii. 2; Mk. ix. 2 (for which Lk. ix. 29 gives ἐγένετο τὸ εἶδος τοῦ προσὦπου αὐτοῦ ἕτερον); of Christians: τὴν αὐτὴν εἰκόνα μεταμορφούμεθα, we are transformed into the same image (of consummate excellence that shines in Christ), reproduce the same image, 2 Co. iii. 18; on the simple ace. after verbs of motion, change, division, ef. Bos, Ellips. (ed. Schaefer), p. 679 sqq.; Matthiae § 409; [Jelf § 636 obs. 2; ef. B. 190 (164); 396 (339); W. § 32,5]; used of the change of moral character for the better, Ro. xii. 2; with which compare Sen. epp. 6 init., intelligo non emendari me tantum, sed transfigurari. ([Diod.4, 81; Plut. de adulat. et amic. 7; al.]; Philo, vit. Moys. i. § 10 sub fin. ; leg. ad Gaium § 13; Athen. 8 p. 334¢.; Ael. v. h. 1,1; Leian. as. 11.) [Syn. ef. μετασχηματίζω.]
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
μεταμορφόω metamorphoō 4x
to change the external form, transfigure; mid. to change one’s form, be transfigured, Mt. 17:2; Mk. 9:2; to undergo a spiritual transformation Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
**† μετα-μορφόω, -ῶ
[in Sm.: Ps 33 (34):1*;]
to transform, transfigure: pass., of Christ's transfiguration, Mt 17:2, Mk 9:2 (cf. Lk 9:29); of Christians, Ro 12:2, II Co 3:18.†
SYN.: μετασχηματίζω, to change in fashion or appearance, v.s. μορφή, and cf. Lft., Phl., 125 ff.
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
μεταμορφόω. PR Leid) ὙΥ1:36 (=II. p. 87) σοὶ πάντα ὑποτέτακται, οὗ οὐδεὶς θεῶν δύναται ἰδεῖν τὴν ἀληθινὴν μορφήν, ὁ μεταμορφούμεν(ος) εἰς πάντας, ἀόρατος, ἐφ᾽ αἰῶν᾽ αἰῶνος, ““4ἰ transformaris in omnes (i.e. “qui omnium deorum formas assumis,”’ Ρ- 170), invisibilis in seculum seculi,” similarly 24. iii. 85 (= p, 127): cf. 2 Cor 418 and the parallel expression in Seneca 272. 6. 1—‘* intellego, Lucili, non emendari me tantum, sed transfigurari” (cited by Clemen Primitive Christianity, p. 68). On the translation of Rom 125, see Field (ores, p. 162. | MEetavoéo. A few exx. οἱ this important verb can be quoted from our sources—PSI V. 495° (B.c. 258-7) νυνὶ δὲ μετανενόηκεν διὰ τὸ ἐπ[ι]τετιμῆσθαι ὑπὸ κτὰλ., P Gurob 63 (B.C. 214) ἐάμπερ μὴ βούλησθε μετανοῆσαι ἰπ a broken context, OG/S 751° (ii/B.C.) θεωρῶν οὖν ὑμᾶς petavevonkdtas te ἐπὶ τοῖ[ς] προημαρτημένοις (cf. 2 Cor 1232, BGU III. γ47γ1 1
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
μεταμορφόω (metamorphoō) — to transform. μεταμορφ-όω, transform, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; disguise, ἑαυτόν [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—mostly in passive, to be transformed, [NT+1st c.BC+]; to be transfigured, [NT]