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ὁμοιόω G3666

G3666 is the Greek word ὁμοιόω, transliterated homoióō. The King James Version most often renders it liken.

Word: ὁμοιόωTransliteration: homoióōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 15 verses

What it means

to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar.

Where it comes from

from G3664 (ὅμοιος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 17 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

liken 5×likened 4×like 2×made like 2×be 1×ye 1×resemble 1×likeness 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble.

Verses using ὁμοιόω

All 15 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:8 · KJV

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Matthew 7:24 · KJV

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Matthew 7:26 · KJV

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Matthew 11:16 · KJV

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Matthew 13:24 · KJV

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Matthew 18:23 · KJV

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Matthew 22:2 · KJV

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

Matthew 25:1 · KJV

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Mark 4:30 · KJV

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Luke 7:31 · KJV

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Luke 13:18 · KJV

Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

Luke 13:20 · KJV

And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Acts 14:11 · KJV

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Romans 9:29 · KJV

And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.

Hebrews 2:17 · KJV

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3666 mean?

G3666 is the Greek word ὁμοιόω (homoióō), meaning to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar.

How is G3666 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it liken (5 times), likened (4 times), like (2 times), made like (2 times), be (1 time), among others.

How many times does G3666 appear in the Bible?

ὁμοιόω (homoióō) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3666 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3664 (ὅμοιος).

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