μορφὴν
morphḗ
form
Primary meaning: form, outward shape or appearance. In wider usage, refers to the visible or external manifestation by which something or someone is recognized. In philosophical and literary contexts, can include the essential nature that is expressed in observable form. In some contexts, the word refers specifically to the mode or manner in which a thing exists or is perceived (especially as distinct from 'substance' or internal reality).
Philippians 2:7 · Word #4
Lexicon G3444
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Transliteration | morphḗ |
| Strong's | G3444 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: form, outward shape or appearance. In wider usage, refers to the visible or external manifestation by which something or someone is recognized. In philosophical and literary contexts, can include the essential nature that is expressed in observable form. In some contexts, the word refers specifically to the mode or manner in which a thing exists or is perceived (especially as distinct from 'substance' or internal reality). |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | form |
| Literal | form-shape |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μορφή |
| Strong's | G3444 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3444-02
outward form
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS) — one feminine singular form in the accusative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Outward form" reflects the primary sense of visible shape or external manifestation inherent in μορφή. The accusative singular indicates a single instance of such form functioning as the direct object in a clause. |
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