Metaschēmatízō — G3345

Definition

verb

to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply (by accommodation)

1. to change the figure of, to transform
2. followed by ὡς τίς, so as to have the appearance of someone

Usually translated as

transfer, transform

Origin

from G3326 and a derivative of G4976

• metá (G3326)
• schēma (G4976)

Occurrences

Metaschēmatízō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Corinthians (3), Philippians (1)

• 1 Corinthians 4:6 — And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred (μετεσχημάτισα) to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.
• 2 Corinthians 11:13 — For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves (μετασχηματιζόμενοι) into the apostles of Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 11:14 — And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed (μετασχηματίζεται) into an angel of light.
• 2 Corinthians 11:15 — Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed (μετασχηματίζονται) as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
• Philippians 3:21 — Who shall change (μετασχηματίσει) our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.