συμπάρειμι (sumpareimi)
sumpareimi
be present with
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb sumpareimi means to be present together with someone or something. It combines a prefix indicating "with" and a root meaning "to be present," creating a sense of shared existence in a specific place or time. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Acts 25:24, where King Agrippa describes his situation to Festus.
In this passage, Agrippa notes that he is sumpareimi with Festus when Paul speaks. The word emphasizes physical co-presence rather than just temporal coincidence. It suggests that the two men are standing together in the same room, witnessing the same events side by side. This usage highlights the immediacy of the moment and the shared experience of those involved.
While rare in Scripture, this term underscores the importance of communal witness in biblical narratives. When characters are described as being present together, it often signals a pivotal moment where truth is revealed or judgment is rendered in the presence of others. The word serves as a reminder that significant spiritual events frequently unfold within community, not in isolation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sumpareimi simply means to be present together. In Acts 25:24, King Agrippa uses it to describe standing in the same room as Festus and others while Paul speaks. This is not just about sharing a time slot; it is about physical co-presence. It captures the immediacy of a shared moment where truth is spoken and witnessed by those nearby.
For your faith, this reminds us that significant moments often happen within community. We do not walk through life or face trials in total isolation. When we gather with other believers, we are literally sumpareimi—present together. This shared presence allows us to bear witness to God's work and support one another in real time.
It is a comfort to know that our experiences are often held within the context of others. Whether in joy or difficulty, being present with fellow Christians grounds us. It turns individual events into shared testimonies, reminding us that we are part of a larger story where God is actively at work among His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- being present with1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συμπαρόντες1×
Key Verses
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Acts 25:24
Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Agrippa uses this term to emphasize his physical co-presence with Festus and the assembly as they witness Paul's defense, highlighting the communal nature of the judgment.