4832. summorphos

Lexicon

summorphos: Conformed, having the same form as, similar in form

Original Word: σύμμορφος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: summorphos
Pronunciation: soom'-mor-fos
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-mor-fos')
Definition: Conformed, having the same form as, similar in form
Meaning: similar, conformed to.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

similar

From sun and morphe; jointly formed, i.e. (figuratively) similar -- conformed to, fashioned like unto.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK morphe

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4832 sýmmorphos – properly, conformed, by sharing the same inner essence-identity (form); showing similar behavior from having the same essential nature (used in Phil 3:10; this adjectival form also occurs in Ro 8:29 in many texts). See 4833 (symmorphoō).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4832: σύμμορφος

σύμμορφος, σύμμορφον (σύν and μορφή) having the same form as another (cf. σύν, II. 1) (Vulg.conformis, configuratus); similar, conformed to (Lucian, amor. 39): τίνος (cf. Matthiae, § 379, p. 864; (Winers Grammar, 195 (184); Buttmann, § 132, 23)), Romans 8:29 (see εἰκών, a.); τίνι (Nicander, th. 321), Philippians 3:21 ((here Tdf. συνμορφος); cf. Winer's Grammar, 624 (580)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from σύν (syn, "with") and μορφή (morphē, "form" or "shape").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σύμμορφος, the concept of being conformed or transformed can be related to Hebrew terms that describe likeness or image, such as צֶלֶם (tselem, Strong's 6754), which means "image" or "likeness," as used in Genesis 1:26-27 regarding humanity being made in the image of God.

Usage: The term σύμμορφος is used in the New Testament to describe a likeness or conformity to something, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It often refers to the transformation or alignment of believers to the image of Christ.

Context: The Greek word σύμμορφος appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of conformity or likeness, especially in the context of spiritual transformation. It is used to describe the process by which believers are made to resemble Christ in character and purpose. This transformation is not merely external but involves a deep, intrinsic change that aligns the believer's nature with that of Christ.

In Romans 8:29, Paul writes, "For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers." Here, σύμμορφος emphasizes the divine purpose and destiny of believers to reflect the character and image of Jesus. This conformity is part of God's redemptive plan, highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian.

Philippians 3:21 also uses σύμμορφος to describe the future transformation of believers' bodies: "He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself." This passage speaks to the eschatological hope of believers, where their physical bodies will be transformed to mirror the glorified body of Christ, signifying the completion of their salvation.

The concept of σύμμορφος underscores the holistic nature of salvation, encompassing both the present spiritual transformation and the future physical glorification of believers. It reflects the ultimate goal of the Christian life: to be fully conformed to the likeness of Christ, both in character and in resurrection glory.

Forms and Transliterations

συμμορφον σύμμορφον συμμορφους συμμόρφους summorphon summorphous symmorphon sýmmorphon symmorphous symmórphous

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 8:29 Adj-AMP
GRK: καὶ προώρισεν συμμόρφους τῆς εἰκόνος
NAS: predestined [to become] conformed to the image
KJV: did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image
INT: also he predestined [to be] conformed to the image

Philippians 3:21 Adj-ANS
GRK: ταπεινώσεως ἡμῶν σύμμορφον τῷ σώματι
NAS: of our humble state into conformity with the body
KJV: may be fashioned like unto his
INT: of humiliation of us conformed to the body

Strong's Greek 4832
2 Occurrences

σύμμορφον — 1 Occ.
συμμόρφους — 1 Occ.