Lexicon morphósis: Form, appearance Original Word: μόρφωσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance form. From morphoo; formation, i.e. (by implication), appearance (semblance or (concretely) formula) -- form. see GREEK morphoo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom morphoó Definition a forming, a form NASB Translation embodiment (1), form (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3446: μόρφωσιςμόρφωσις, μορφωσεως, ἡ (μορφόω); 1. a forming, shaping: τῶν δένδρων, Theophrastus, c. pl. 3, 7, 4. 2. form; i. e. a. the mere form, semblance: εὐσεβείας, 2 Timothy 3:5. b. the form befitting the thing or truly expressing the fact, the very form: τῆς γνώσεως καί τῆς ἀληθείας, Romans 2:20. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "μόρφωσις," the concept can be related to Hebrew terms that describe form or appearance, such as: Usage: The word "μόρφωσις" is used in the New Testament to describe an outward form or appearance, particularly in the context of religious or moral semblance without the corresponding inner reality or power. Context: • The term "μόρφωσις" appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the distinction between external appearance and internal truth. It is notably used in 2 Timothy 3:5, where the Apostle Paul warns against those who maintain "a form of godliness" but deny its power. This usage underscores the danger of mere external religiosity that lacks genuine spiritual transformation and power. Englishman's Concordance Romans 2:20 N-AFSGRK: ἔχοντα τὴν μόρφωσιν τῆς γνώσεως NAS: in the Law the embodiment of knowledge KJV: which hast the form of knowledge INT: having the form of knowledge 2 Timothy 3:5 N-AFS |