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μετάθεσις G3331
G3331 is the Greek word μετάθεσις, transliterated metáthesis. The King James Version most often renders it change.
What it means
transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law).
Where it comes from
from G3346 (μετατίθημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: change, removing, translation.
Verses using μετάθεσις
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 7:12 · KJV
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Hebrews 11:5 · KJV
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Hebrews 12:27 · KJV
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3331 mean?
G3331 is the Greek word μετάθεσις (metáthesis), meaning transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law).
How is G3331 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it change (1 time), translation (1 time), removing (1 time).
How many times does G3331 appear in the Bible?
μετάθεσις (metáthesis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3331 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3346 (μετατίθημι).
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