μορφῇ
morphe
form
perhaps from the base of μέρος (through the idea of adjustment of parts); shape; figuratively, nature:--form.
Philippians 2:6 · Word #3
Lexicon G3444
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Transliteration | morphḗ |
| Strong's | G3444 |
| In-context | form |
| Literal | form-appearance |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Strong's | G3444 |
SIBI-P1 G3444-01
in form-shape
| Root | μορφή (morphē) |
| Core Meanings | form, shape, outward appearance, embodied nature |
| Semantic Range | visible form, outward appearance, structured shape, embodied condition, essential form expressing inner reality |
| Conceptual Significance | μορφή is significant in passages such as Philippians 2:6–7, where it describes Messiah existing in the "form" of God and taking the "form" of a servant. It conveys not mere external appearance but the outward expression of an inner reality, linking visible embodiment with true nature. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DFS = noun, dative feminine singular; indicates a singular feminine noun functioning in the dative case (often expressing location, means, or manner). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun μορφῇ is rendered "in form-shape" to preserve the root idea of structured outward form or embodied shape. The preposition "in" reflects the dative singular case (locative/instrumental sense), while "form-shape" retains the concrete and structural nuance of μορφή rather than a vague "form." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μορφή (form, shape, outward appearance, embodied nature)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3444-02 |
morphen | the shaped-form |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of G3444)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 16:12 | μορφῇ | morphe | form |
| Philippians 2:6 | μορφῇ | morphe | form |
| Philippians 2:7 | μορφὴν | morphen | form |