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μεταστρέφω G3344
G3344 is the Greek word μεταστρέφω, transliterated metastréphō. The King James Version most often renders it turned.
What it means
to turn across, i.e. transmute or (figuratively) corrupt.
Where it comes from
from G3326 (μετά) and G4762 (στρέφω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: pervert, turn.
Verses using μεταστρέφω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 2:20 · KJV
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
Galatians 1:7 · KJV
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
James 4:9 · KJV
Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3344 mean?
G3344 is the Greek word μεταστρέφω (metastréphō), meaning to turn across, i.e. transmute or (figuratively) corrupt.
How is G3344 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it turned (2 times), pervert (1 time).
How many times does G3344 appear in the Bible?
μεταστρέφω (metastréphō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3344 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3326 (μετά) and G4762 (στρέφω).
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