Strong's Lexicon sunupourgeó: To assist together, to help jointly Original Word: συνυπουργέω Word Origin: From σύν (G4862, "with, together") and ὑπουργέω (G5256, "to serve, to assist") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συνυπουργέω, the concept of working together or assisting can be seen in Hebrew terms like עָזַר (H5826, "to help, to assist") and חָבַר (H2266, "to join, to unite"). Usage: The verb συνυπουργέω conveys the idea of working together in service or assistance. It implies a collaborative effort where multiple parties contribute to a common goal or task. This term is used to describe the act of providing help or support in a unified manner, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and partnership in achieving objectives. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of working together was essential in various aspects of life, including military, political, and social contexts. The idea of joint assistance was crucial in maintaining the functionality and success of communities and organizations. In the early Christian church, this concept was particularly significant as believers were encouraged to support one another in their spiritual and practical needs, reflecting the communal nature of the body of Christ. HELPS Word-studies 4943 synypourgéō (from 4862 /sýn, "closely identified with" and hypourgos, "cooperation") – closely cooperate (a rare term, even in classical Greek, used only in 2 Cor 1:11). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and hupourgeó (to render service, assist) Definition to help together NASB Translation joining in helping (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4943: συνυπουργέωσυνυπουργέω, συνυπούργω; (ὑπουργέω to serve, from ὑπουργός, and this from ὑπό and ἘΡΓΩ); to help together: τίνι, by anything, 2 Corinthians 1:11. (Lucian, bis accusat. c. 17 συναγωνιζομενης τῆς ἡδονῆς, ἤπερ αὐτῇ τά πολλά ξυνυπουργει.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance help together. From sun and a derivative of a compound of hupo and the base of ergon; to be a co-auxiliary, i.e. Assist -- help together. see GREEK sun see GREEK hupo see GREEK ergon Forms and Transliterations συνυπουργουντων συνυπουργούντων συνυφάναι συνυφάνθη συνυφασμένην συνυφής sunupourgounton sunupourgountōn synypourgounton synypourgountōn synypourgoúnton synypourgoúntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |