Strong's G3331 · Greek
μετάθεσις
metáthesis
Definition
transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law)
KJV: change, removing, translation
Root / derivation: from G3346 (μετατίθημι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μετάθεσις across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews3 verses
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Hebrews 11:5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Hebrews 12:27And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3331 (metáthesis) mean?
transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law)
How many times does G3331 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3331 (μετάθεσις) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “change.”
How is metáthesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3331 is rendered as “change” (1×), “removing” (1×), “translation” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μετάθεσις come from?
from G3346 (μετατίθημι);