Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3666

Strong's G3666 · Greek

ὁμοιόω

homoioo · /hom-oy-o'-o/

Number
G3666
Language
Greek
Original word
ὁμοιόω
Transliteration
homoioo
Pronunciation
hom-oy-o'-o
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

from 3664; to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar:--be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble.

KJV: be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble

Root / derivation: from 3664

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὁμοιόω across 14 verses.

liken5×
likened4×
like3×
Be1×
likeness1×
resemble1×
ye1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew8 verses
Matthew 6:8

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Matthew 7:24

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Matthew 7:26

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Matthew 11:16

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Matthew 13:24

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Matthew 18:23

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Matthew 22:2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Mark1 verse
Luke3 verses
Acts1 verse
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3666 (homoioo) mean?

from 3664; to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar:--be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble.

How many times does G3666 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3666 (ὁμοιόω) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “liken.”

How is homoioo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3666 is rendered as “liken” (5×), “likened” (4×), “like” (3×), “Be” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ὁμοιόω come from?

from 3664