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Strong's G3345 μετασχηματίζω (metaschematizo)

Metaschematizo means “transfer” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3345 — yeqad (“burning”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3345
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 4

Strong's G3345 Quick Answer

Strong's G3345 μετασχηματίζω (metaschematizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to transfigure or disguise 2. (figuratively) to apply (by accommodation) It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include transformed and transforming. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to transfigure or disguise 2. (figuratively) to apply (by accommodation)
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
transformed and transforming

Meaning and Definition

metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to transfigure or disguise 2. (figuratively) to apply (by accommodation) [from G3326 and a derivative of G4976] KJV: transfer, transform (self) Root(s): G3326, G4976

Original Word
μετασχηματίζω
Transliteration
metaschematizo
Derivation
Root: σχῆμα R1: 3326 R2: 4976
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3345. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to transform

Usage: μετα-σχηματίζω [in LXX: 4Ma.9:22 * ;] to change in fashion or appearance: with accusative of thing(s), τ. σῶμα, Php.3:21; mid., before εἰς, 2Co.11:13-14; before ὡς, 2Co.11:15; of a rhetorical device, to transfer by a fiction (Field, Notes, in l), before εἰς, 1Co.4:6.† SYN.: μεταμορφόω, q.v (AS)

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How Strong's G3345 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render metaschematizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

transformed 2 Corinthians 11:14 transforming 2 Corinthians 11:13

How Strong's G3345 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3345 (μετασχηματίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3345 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3345 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 4:6 KJV

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred 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 KJV

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:14 KJV

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

Strong's G3345 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 9:22 Septuagint / Brenton

But, as though transformed by fire into immortality, he nobly endured the rackings, saying,

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3345.

1 Corinthians 4:6 New Testament, KJV
And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred 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 New Testament, KJV
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:14 New Testament, KJV
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:15 New Testament, KJV
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Philippians 3:21 New Testament, KJV
Who shall change 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.
4 Maccabees 9:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But, as though transformed by fire into immortality, he nobly endured the rackings, saying,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3345, grouped by book.

1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3345 FAQ

What does metaschematizo (μετασχηματίζω) mean?

Metaschematizo (Strong's G3345) is a Greek word most simply glossed "transfer". metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to transfigure or disguise 2. (figuratively) to apply (by accommodation)

How many times is metaschematizo (μετασχηματίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G3345 across 4 books.

Where can I study metaschematizo (μετασχηματίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3345 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate metaschematizo (μετασχηματίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as transformed and transforming. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3345 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3345, with linked reader references where each row is available.