Strong's Lexicon summorphoó: To conform, to be conformed to, to take on the same form as. Original Word: συμμορφόω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (syn, meaning "with" or "together") and μορφή (morphē, meaning "form" or "shape"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "summorphoó," the concept of being conformed or transformed can be related to Hebrew words like יָצַר (yatsar, meaning "to form" or "to shape") and חָדַשׁ (chadash, meaning "to renew" or "to make new"). Usage: The verb "summorphoó" refers to the process of becoming similar in form or nature to something else. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the spiritual transformation of believers as they become more like Christ in character and conduct. This transformation is both a present reality and a future hope for Christians, as they are being shaped into the image of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "form" (morphē) was significant in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and identity. The idea of being "conformed" to something implied a deep, intrinsic change rather than a superficial or external alteration. For early Christians, this concept was vital in understanding the transformative power of the Gospel, which called believers to a new way of life that mirrored the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 4833 symmorphóō – (from 4862 /sýn, "together with" and 3444 /morphḗ; "form embodying essence") – properly, sharing the same form from embodying the same inner (essential) reality; to be conformed to the glory of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for summorphizó, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4833: συμμορφόωσυμμορφόω, συμμόρφω: present passive participle συμμορφούμενος; equivalent to συμμορφίζω, which see: Philippians 3:10 Rec. Nowhere else. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance conform to, fashion self according to. From summorphos; to render like, i.e. (figuratively) to assimilate -- make conformable unto. see GREEK summorphos Forms and Transliterations συμμορφιζομενος συμμορφιζόμενος συμμορφούμενος summorphizomenos symmorphizomenos symmorphizómenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 3:10 V-PPM/P-NMSGRK: παθημάτων αὐτοῦ συμμορφιζόμενος τῷ θανάτῳ KJV: sufferings, being made conformable unto his INT: sufferings of him being conformed to the death |
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