Strong's Lexicon homoioó: To make like, to liken, to compare Original Word: ὁμοιόω Word Origin: From the Greek adjective ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning "like" or "similar." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves the root דָּמָה (damah), which means "to be like" or "to resemble." This is seen in passages like Isaiah 40:18, where comparisons are made to convey understanding. Usage: The verb ὁμοιόω is used in the New Testament to express the act of making one thing like another or drawing a comparison between two entities. It often appears in parabolic teachings where Jesus likens the kingdom of heaven to various earthly scenarios to convey spiritual truths. The term emphasizes the process of comparison or analogy to illustrate a point or to teach a lesson. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the use of parables and analogies was a common teaching method. This approach was effective in a predominantly oral culture, where vivid imagery and relatable scenarios helped convey complex ideas. Jesus' use of ὁμοιόω in His teachings would have resonated with His audience, who were familiar with this method of instruction. The concept of likeness was also significant in Jewish thought, where understanding the nature of God and His kingdom often involved drawing parallels with known experiences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom homoios Definition to make like NASB Translation become like (1), comparable (1), compare (4), compared (4), like (2), made like (1), picture (1), resembled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3666: ὁμοιόωὁμοιόω, ὁμοίῳ: future ὁμοιώσω; passive, 1 aorist ὡμοιώθην, and without augment ὁμοιωθην (once Romans 9:29 L marginal reading T editions 2, 7 (but see WHs Appendix, p. 161); cf. Buttmann, 34 (30); Sturz, De dial. Maced. etc., p. 124; (cf.) Lob. ad Phryn., p. 153); 1 future ὁμοιωθήσομαι; (ὅμοιος); from (Homer and) Herodotus down; the Sept. especially for דָּמָה; a. to make like: τινα τίνι; passive to be or to become like to one: Matthew 6:8; Acts 14:11; Hebrews 2:17; ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν, was made like, took the likeness of, (aorist of the time when the Messiah appeared), Matthew 13:24; Matthew 18:23; Matthew 22:2; ὁμοιωθήσεται (future of the time of the last judgment), Matthew 25:1; ὡς τί, to be made like and thus to become as a thing (i. e., a blending of two thoughts; cf. Fritzsche on Mark 4:31; Buttmann, § 133, 10; Winer's Grammar, § 65, 1 a.), Romans 9:29 (כְּ נִדְמָה, Ezekiel 32:2). b. to liken, compare: τινα τίνι, or τί τίνι, Matthew 7:24 (R G (see below)); From homoios; to assimilate, i.e. Compare; passively, to become similar -- be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble. see GREEK homoios Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:8 V-ASP-2PGRK: μὴ οὖν ὁμοιωθῆτε αὐτοῖς οἶδεν NAS: So do not be like them; for your Father KJV: ye therefore like unto them: for INT: Not therefore be like to them knows Matthew 7:24 V-FIP-3S Matthew 7:26 V-FIP-3S Matthew 11:16 V-FIA-1S Matthew 13:24 V-AIP-3S Matthew 18:23 V-AIP-3S Matthew 22:2 V-AIP-3S Matthew 25:1 V-FIP-3S Mark 4:30 V-ASA-1P Luke 7:31 V-FIA-1S Luke 13:18 V-FIA-1S Luke 13:20 V-FIA-1S Acts 14:11 V-APP-NMP Romans 9:29 V-AIP-1P Hebrews 2:17 V-ANP Strong's Greek 3666 |
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