Strong's Lexicon suntrechó: To run together, to rush together, to come together Original Word: συντρέχω Word Origin: From σύν (G4862, meaning "with" or "together") and τρέχω (G5143, meaning "to run") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "suntrechó," the concept of gathering or assembling can be found in Hebrew words such as קָבַץ (H6908, "to gather") and עָרַךְ (H6186, "to arrange" or "to set in order"). Usage: The verb "suntrechó" is used in the New Testament to describe the action of people coming together quickly, often in a crowd or group, usually with a sense of urgency or excitement. It conveys the idea of converging or assembling rapidly, often in response to an event or situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public gatherings and assemblies were common, whether for civic, religious, or social purposes. The act of running together or converging upon a location was a familiar scene, especially in urban centers where news and events spread quickly. This cultural context helps to illuminate the urgency and communal aspect of the verb "suntrechó." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and trechó Definition to run with NASB Translation ran together (1), ran...together (1), run (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4936: συντρέχωσυντρέχω; 2 aorist συνέδραμον; from (Homer), Aeschylus, Herodotus down; 1. to run together: of the gathering of a multitude of people, ἐκεῖ, Mark 6:33; πρός τινα, Acts 3:11. 2. to run along with others; metaphorically, to rush with i. e. cast oneself, plunge, 1 Peter 4:4. (Compare: ἐπισυντρέχω.) From sun and trecho (including its alternate); to rush together (hastily assemble) or headlong (figuratively) -- run (together, with). see GREEK sun see GREEK trecho Englishman's Concordance Mark 6:33 V-AIA-3PGRK: τῶν πόλεων συνέδραμον ἐκεῖ καὶ NAS: recognized [them] and ran there KJV: him, and ran afoot thither INT: the cities ran together there and Acts 3:11 V-AIA-3S 1 Peter 4:4 V-PPA-GMP Strong's Greek 4936 |