Berean Strong's Lexicon homoiósis: Likeness, resemblance Original Word: ὁμοίωσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὁμοιόω (homoióō), meaning "to make like" or "to resemble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of likeness is דְּמוּת (demuth), Strong's Hebrew #1823, which is used in Genesis 1:26 to describe humanity being made in the likeness of God. Usage: The term "homoiósis" refers to the concept of likeness or resemblance. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the state of being similar or having a likeness to something else. This can refer to both physical resemblance and metaphorical or spiritual likeness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of likeness was significant in philosophical discussions, particularly in the context of Platonic thought, where the material world was seen as a shadow or likeness of the true, ideal forms. In Jewish thought, the concept of being made in the "image" and "likeness" of God (Genesis 1:26) was foundational, emphasizing humanity's unique role and relationship with the Creator. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3669 homoíōsis (a feminine noun, used only in Js 3:9) – likeness; particularly, the application of God's likeness in all people by being created in His image (Gen 1:26, 27; Jn 1:4,7,9). See 3667 (homoiōma). Js 3:9: "With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness (3669 /homoíōsis) of God" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom homoioó Definition a making like, likeness NASB Translation likeness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3669: ὁμοίωσιςὁμοίωσις, ὁμοιώσεως, ἡ (ὁμοιόω); 1. a making like: opposed to ἀλλοίωσις, Plato, rep. 5, 454 c. 2. likeness (Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus): καθ' ὁμοίωσιν Θεοῦ, after the likeness of God, James 3:9 from Genesis 1:26. (Cf. Trench, § xv.) From homoioo; assimilation, i.e. Resemblance -- similitude. see GREEK homoioo |
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