Strong's Lexicon sumphóneó: To agree, to be in harmony, to be of one mind Original Word: συμφωνέω Word Origin: From the combination of σύν (syn, "together") and φωνέω (phóneó, "to sound" or "to speak") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumphóneó," the concept of agreement or harmony can be related to Hebrew words like יַחַד (yachad, "together") and שָׁלוֹם (shalom, "peace" or "wholeness"). Usage: The verb "sumphóneó" primarily means to agree or to be in harmony with someone or something. It conveys the idea of being in accord or having a mutual understanding. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of agreement between individuals or groups, particularly in matters of decision-making or prayer. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of agreement or harmony was highly valued, both in philosophical thought and in practical life. The term "sumphóneó" would have resonated with the idea of unity and concord, which were seen as essential for the well-being of communities and relationships. In Jewish culture, agreement in prayer and decision-making was also significant, reflecting a collective commitment to God's will. HELPS Word-studies 4856 symphōnéō (from 4862 /sýn, "together with" and 5456 /phōnḗ, "sound, voice," which is the root of the English word, "symphony") – properly, voicing the same opinion because like-minded. ["4856 (symphōnéō) was originally, a harmony of voices, figuratively, to harmonize with in the sense of to agree with" (Souter), i.e. to be in harmony, agreeing, because in one concord (A-S, so also in Plato, Aristotle). 4856 (symphōnéō) is derived from 4859 (sýmphōnos).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sumphónos Definition to call out with, to be in harmony, generally to agree NASB Translation agree (3), agreed (1), agreed together (1), match (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4856: συμφωνέωσυμφωνέω, συμφώνω; future συμφωνήσω ((Matthew 18:19 T Tr; Luke 5:36 L T Tr text WH)); 1 aorist συνεφώνησα; 1 aorist passive, συνεφωνήθην; from Plato and Aristotle down; properly, to sound together, be in accord; of sounds and of musical instruments. In the N. T. tropically, to be in accord, to harmonize, i. e., a. to agree together: περί (as respects) τίνος, Matthew 18:19 (Dionysius Halicarnassus 2, 47); τίνι, with a thing, Acts 15:15 (often in Greek authors); to agree i. e. correspond, of things congruous in nature, Luke 5:36; passive, συνεφωνήθη ὑμῖν, followed by an infinitive, it was agreed between you to etc. Acts 5:9. b. to agree with one in making a bargain, to make an agreement, to bargain, (Polybius, Diodorus): μετά τίνος ἐκ δηναρίου (see ἐκ, II. 4), Matthew 20:2; with a dative of the person and genitive of the price, ibid. 13, (συνεφώνησεν μετ' αὐτοῦ τριῶν λιτρων ἀσήμου ἀργυρίου, Act. Thom. § 2). From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) -- agree (together, with). see GREEK sumphonos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:19 V-ASA-3PGRK: ἐὰν δύο συμφωνήσωσιν ἐξ ὑμῶν NAS: two of you agree on earth KJV: two of you shall agree on earth INT: if two might agree of of you Matthew 20:2 V-APA-NMS Matthew 20:13 V-AIA-2S Luke 5:36 V-FIA-3S Acts 5:9 V-AIP-3S Acts 15:15 V-PIA-3P Strong's Greek 4856 |
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