ἀσύμφωνος (asumphōnos)
asumphōnos
discordant
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective asymphōnos describes something that is dissonant or out of harmony. Literally, it refers to sound that clashes rather than blends together. In the New Testament, this physical sense of noise is applied metaphorically to human relationships that are at variance.
This word appears only once in Scripture, in Acts 28:25. Paul uses it to describe the reaction of some Jews who disagreed with his teaching about Jesus. The term captures a state of fundamental disagreement, where perspectives clash instead of resonating together.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we encounter disagreement, it can feel like a clash of voices that refuses to harmonize. The Greek word asymphōnos captures this exact feeling of discordance. It describes sounds that do not blend, creating a jarring effect rather than a unified melody. In our daily lives, we often experience moments where perspectives collide, leaving us feeling disconnected or frustrated.
In Acts 28:25, Paul used this term to describe a group that could not find common ground with his message. Their disagreement was not just a minor difference of opinion but a fundamental lack of resonance. This reminds us that conflict is a part of the human experience, even among those who share a faith. It invites us to look beyond the noise and seek understanding.
While we cannot always control how others respond to our words, we can choose to pursue peace. Recognizing discord for what it is helps us navigate relationships with grace. We are called to be peacemakers, even when harmony seems out of reach. This word encourages patience and humility as we engage with those who see things differently.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Discordant1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἀσύμφωνοι1×
Key Verses
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Acts 28:25
When they didn’t agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one message: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,
This verse uses the term to describe a state of fundamental disagreement where perspectives clash instead of resonating together.