Strong's Lexicon sumphuó: To grow together, to unite, to knit together Original Word: συμφύω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (syn, meaning "together with") and φύω (phuó, meaning "to grow" or "to produce"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumphuó," the concept of unity and growth can be related to Hebrew words like יַחַד (yachad, Strong's H3162), meaning "together" or "united." Usage: The verb "sumphuó" conveys the idea of growing together or being united in a close, organic manner. It suggests a process of becoming intertwined or integrated, often used metaphorically to describe relationships or connections that are deeply rooted and inseparable. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of unity and growth was often illustrated through agricultural metaphors, reflecting the agrarian society of the time. The idea of plants growing together was a familiar image, symbolizing harmony and interconnectedness. In the New Testament, such metaphors are used to describe the spiritual unity and growth of believers in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and phuó Definition to grow together (pass.) NASB Translation grew (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4855: συμφύωσυμφύω (T WH συνφύω cf. σύν, II. at the end): 2 aorist passive participle nominative plural feminine συμφυεῖσθαι; 1. transitive, to cause to grow together (Plato, Aristotle). 2. passive intransitive, to grow together, grow with: Luke 8:7.*) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spring up with. From sun and phuo; passive, to grow jointly -- spring up with. see GREEK sun see GREEK phuo Forms and Transliterations συμφυείσαι συμφυεῖσαι συνφυεισαι συνφυεῖσαι sumphueisai symphyeisai symphyeîsaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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