μεταμορφοῦσθε
metamorphousthe
be transformed
from μετά and μορφόω; to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose"):--change, transfigure, transform.
Romans 12:2 · Word #8
Lexicon G3339
| Lemma | μεταμορφόω |
| Transliteration | metamorphóō |
| Strong's | G3339 |
| In-context | be transformed |
| Literal | be-transformed |
Morphology V PRS PASS IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μεταμορφόω |
| Strong's | G3339 |
SIBI-P1 G3339-02
be continually being transformed
| Root | μεταμορφόω (metamorphoō) |
| Core Meanings | to transform, to change form, to transfigure, to alter outward form to reflect inner reality |
| Semantic Range | to change form outwardly, to be transfigured, to undergo transformation in appearance or nature, to be inwardly changed resulting in outward expression |
| Conceptual Significance | In the New Testament, this term expresses profound inner renewal that results in visible change, emphasizing divine agency in reshaping believers into a new form aligned with God’s will. It conveys transformation at the level of essential character rather than mere external modification. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense; middle/passive voice; imperative mood; 2nd person plural. A command directed to multiple hearers to undergo ongoing transformation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb μεταμορφόω combines μετά (after/change) and μορφή (form), meaning to change form or be transfigured. The present tense imperative calls for ongoing action, and the middle/passive voice (here functioning as passive) indicates that the subject receives the transformation. The plural imperative addresses a group, hence "be continually being transformed." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μεταμορφόω (to transform, to change form, to transfigure, to alter outward form to reflect inner reality)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3339-01 |
metamorphoumetha | we are being transformed in form |
Word Usage (4 occurrences of G3339)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:2 | μετεμορφώθη | metemorphothe | |
| Mark 9:2 | μετεμορφώθη | metemorphothe | He was transfigured |
| Romans 12:2 | μεταμορφοῦσθε | metamorphousthe | be transformed |