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μεταμορφόω G3339
G3339 is the Greek word μεταμορφόω, transliterated metamorphóō. The King James Version most often renders it transfigured.
What it means
to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose").
Where it comes from
from G3326 (μετά) and G3445 (μορφόω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: change, transfigure, transform.
Verses using μεταμορφόω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 17:2 · KJV
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Mark 9:2 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Romans 12:2 · KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
2 Corinthians 3:18 · KJV
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3339 mean?
G3339 is the Greek word μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō), meaning to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose").
How is G3339 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it transfigured (2 times), transformed (1 time), changed (1 time).
How many times does G3339 appear in the Bible?
μεταμορφόω (metamorphóō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3339 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3326 (μετά) and G3445 (μορφόω).
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