μεταλλάσσω
metallassō
to exchange
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "metallassō" (G3337) means to exchange. Its primary action is a physical one, indicating a direct swap or substitution of one thing for another. This word is used only twice in the Bible, suggesting its usage is limited to specific contexts. The exchange implied by "metallassō" can involve different types of objects, such as goods or ideas. It does not necessarily imply a voluntary or mutually beneficial exchange, but rather a straightforward substitution or replacement. The significance of this word lies in its ability to convey a sense of substitution or replacement, which can have various implications depending on the context in which it is used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text