paromoiazo describes being likened to whitewashed graves whose attractive exterior conceals uncleanness within.

The attested use presents a comparison to whitewashed graves: an outwardly beautiful appearance is set against bones and uncleanness inside in Matthew 23:27.

1. Being likened to a contrasting outward appearance · dominant

   In Matthew 23:27, the present active indicative plural form addresses scribes and Pharisees in a comparison with whitewashed graves. The APB renders the clause, "because you resemble whitewashed graves," then contrasts their outward beauty with what is inside.

   Matthew 23:27

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Matthew 23:27, the APB presents the comparison with "you resemble whitewashed graves." The wording confirms the clause's overall comparison rather than isolating every feature of the Greek form.