συμπαραγίνομαι (sumparaginomai)
sumparaginomai
to assemble
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb sumparaginomai describes the act of coming together or being present alongside others. It combines a prefix meaning "with" and another suggesting proximity, creating a sense of shared presence. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Luke 23:48, where it describes the crowd that had come to witness the crucifixion.
In this specific context, the word highlights those who stood by or assembled together after observing the events at the cross. The sources note its use can imply coming to assist or simply being present in a group setting. This rare occurrence emphasizes the communal aspect of witnessing significant moments, capturing a moment of collective stillness and reflection among the onlookers.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sumparaginomai appears just once in the New Testament, capturing a moment of quiet assembly. In Luke 23:48, it describes the crowds who came together to witness the crucifixion. This rare verb reminds us that faith is often lived out in community, where we stand alongside others during life's most solemn moments.
When people gathered at the cross, they did not act alone. Their shared presence created a space for reflection and sorrow. For you, this word invites consideration of how your own community supports you through trials. We are called to be present with one another, offering silent solidarity when words fail.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- having come together1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συμπαραγενόμενοι1×
Key Verses
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Luke 23:48
All the multitudes that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done, returned home beating their chests.
This verse uniquely uses sumparaginomai to describe the crowds assembling at the crucifixion, highlighting their collective witness and subsequent reflection.