μορφὴν
morphen
form
perhaps from the base of μέρος (through the idea of adjustment of parts); shape; figuratively, nature:--form.
Philippians 2:7 · Word #4
Lexicon G3444
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Transliteration | morphḗ |
| Strong's | G3444 |
| In-context | form |
| Literal | form-shape |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Strong's | G3444 |
SIBI-P1 G3444-02
the shaped-form
| Root | μορφή (morphē) |
| Core Meanings | form, shape, outward appearance, embodied nature |
| Semantic Range | visible form, outward appearance, embodied expression of inner reality, essential form as expressed in shape |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical theology, μορφή can denote not merely external appearance but the outward expression of inner reality, as in discussions of Messiah existing in the "form" of God or taking the "form" of a servant—highlighting the embodiment of true nature in visible shape. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFS — noun, accusative case, feminine, singular; functioning as a direct object in the sentence. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "the shaped-form" preserves the root idea of something given a distinct shape or structured appearance, reflecting the connection to formed parts. The accusative feminine singular form (μορφὴν) is represented as a single, definite direct object in English, maintaining its singular number and concrete sense. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μορφή (form, shape, outward appearance, embodied nature)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3444-01 |
morphe | in form-shape |
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 |