Strong's Lexicon metallassó: To change, to exchange Original Word: μεταλλάσσω Word Origin: From μετά (meta, meaning "after" or "beyond") and ἀλλάσσω (allassó, meaning "to change" or "to exchange") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "metallassó," the concept of exchange or transformation can be seen in Hebrew words like חָלַף (chalaph, Strong's H2498), which means to change or renew. Usage: The Greek verb "metallassó" primarily means to change or exchange one thing for another. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a transformation or substitution, often in a spiritual or moral context. The term implies a significant alteration, not just a superficial change. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of exchange was prevalent in various aspects of life, including commerce, philosophy, and religion. The idea of transformation or exchange was also significant in Jewish thought, particularly in the context of covenantal relationships and spiritual renewal. The use of "metallassó" in the New Testament reflects these cultural and religious understandings, emphasizing the profound change that occurs in a believer's life through faith in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom meta and allassó Definition to change, exchange NASB Translation exchanged (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3337: μεταλλάσσωμεταλλάσσω: 1 aorist μετηλλαξα; from Herodotus down; (not In the Sept., yet nine times in 2 Macc.; also 1 Esdr. 1:31); to exchange, change (cf. μετά, III. 2): τί ἐν τίνιt, one thing with (for) another (on this construction see ἀλλάσσω), Romans 1:25; τί εἰς τί, one thing into another, Romans 1:26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to exchangeFrom meta and allasso; to exchange -- change. see GREEK meta see GREEK allasso Forms and Transliterations μεταλλάξαι μεταλλεύσεις μεταμέλειά μετηλλαξαν μετήλλαξαν μετήλλαξε metellaxan metēllaxan metḗllaxanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 1:25 V-AIA-3PGRK: οἵτινες μετήλλαξαν τὴν ἀλήθειαν NAS: For they exchanged the truth of God KJV: Who changed the truth of God INT: who changed the truth Romans 1:26 V-AIA-3P |
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