Lexical Summary metabainó: To pass over, to change, to depart, to move Original Word: μεταβαίνω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance depart, go, pass, remove. From meta and the base of basis; to change place -- depart, go, pass, remove. see GREEK meta see GREEK basis NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom meta and the same as basis Definition to pass over, withdraw, depart NASB Translation depart (1), departed (1), departing (2), leave (2), left (1), move (2), moving (1), passed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3327: μεταβαίνωμεταβαίνω; future μεταβήσομαι; 2 aorist μετεβην, imperative μετάβηθι and (in Matthew 17:20 L T Tr WH) μετάβα (see ἀναβαίνω, at the beginning); perfect μεταβέβηκα; from Homer down; to pass over from one place to another, to remote, depart: followed by ἀπό with a genitive of the place, Matthew 8:34; ἐξ οἰκίας εἰς οἰκίαν (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4. 10), Luke 10:7; ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου πρός τόν πατέρα, John 13:1; ἐντεῦθεν, John 7:3; ἐκεῖθεν, Matthew 11:1; Matthew 12:9; Matthew 15:29; Acts 18:7; ἐντεῦθεν (L T Tr WH ἔνθεν) ἐκεῖ (for ἐκισε (cf. Winers Grammar, § 54, 7; Buttmann, 71 (62))), of a thing, equivalent to to be removed, Matthew 17:20; metaphorically, ἐκ τοῦ θανάτου εἰς τήν ζωήν, John 5:24; 1 John 3:14. Topical Lexicon Definition and General Sense The verb behind Strong’s Greek 3327 conveys the idea of passing from one place or state to another. In the New Testament it describes both literal relocation and decisive spiritual transition. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Physical movement of Jesus or His companions 2. Instruction or request concerning movement 3. Spiritual or eschatological transition Theological Themes Transition by Divine Appointment – Whether geographic or spiritual, each movement advances God’s redemptive plan. Jesus’ deliberate “going on” demonstrates sovereign scheduling; His final departure anchors the hope of resurrection and ascension. Faith that Relocates Mountains – In Matthew 17:20 the verb dramatizes the potential of authentic faith. The mountain’s shift is hyperbolic yet grounded in the certainty that God responds to believing prayer. From Death to Life – John 5:24 and 1 John 3:14 use the verb for the irreversible change granted at conversion. Eternal life is not merely future; it is a present possession marking a completed transfer. Ministerial Stability versus Restlessness – Luke 10:7 instructs workers to remain where provision is supplied. Contented perseverance commends the gospel, whereas needless “moving around” can dilute witness. Practical Ministry Applications • Strategic Relocation: Acts 18:7 models discerning when to change venues for the gospel’s sake without abandoning the field. Historical Context and Interpretive Notes In contemporary Greek usage the verb could describe migrants changing residence or armies crossing borders. The New Testament writers extend this ordinary vocabulary to depict the extraordinary work of salvation. Its aorist and perfect tenses particularly stress the completeness of the transfer: what is left behind is no longer the believer’s sphere. Related Concepts and Connections • Exodus Motif – Just as Israel passed out of Egypt, so the church passes out of death. Forms and Transliterations Μεταβα Μετάβα μεταβαινετε μεταβαίνετε μεταβας μεταβάς μεταβὰς μεταβεβηκαμεν μεταβεβήκαμεν μεταβέβηκαν μεταβεβηκεν μεταβέβηκεν μεταβη μεταβή μεταβῇ Μεταβηθι Μετάβηθι μεταβησεται μεταβήσεται μετεβη μετέβη Metaba Metába metabainete metabaínete metabas metabàs metabe metabē metabebekamen metabebēkamen metabebḗkamen metabebeken metabebēken metabébeken metabébēken metabêi metabē̂i metabesetai metabēsetai metabḗsetai Metabethi Metabēthi Metábethi Metábēthi metebe metebē metébe metébēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 8:34 V-ASA-3SGRK: παρεκάλεσαν ὅπως μεταβῇ ἀπὸ τῶν NAS: Him, they implored Him to leave their region. KJV: [him] that he would depart out of INT: they begged [him] that he would depart from the Matthew 11:1 V-AIA-3S Matthew 12:9 V-APA-NMS Matthew 15:29 V-APA-NMS Matthew 17:20 V-AMA-2S Matthew 17:20 V-FIM-3S Luke 10:7 V-PMA-2P John 5:24 V-RIA-3S John 7:3 V-AMA-2S John 13:1 V-ASA-3S Acts 18:7 V-APA-NMS 1 John 3:14 V-RIA-1P Strong's Greek 3327 |
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