συμπίνω (sumpinō)
sumpinō
to drink with
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb sumpinō means to drink together, specifically sharing a cup or participating in a communal meal. It combines the prefix syn- ("with") and pino ("to drink"), emphasizing the shared nature of the act rather than the mere consumption of liquid. In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in Acts 1:4, where Jesus instructs his disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the Father’s promise.
This single occurrence highlights a key distinction: while other words exist for general drinking or feasting, sumpinō focuses on the relational aspect of dining together. The context suggests a gathering of equals sharing food and drink, which fits the scene of Jesus eating with his followers after his resurrection. By using this term, the text underscores the intimacy and continuity of their fellowship during this transitional period.
Translators typically render sumpinō as "eat" or "share a meal," capturing the social bond inherent in the action. The word carries theological weight by illustrating how Jesus maintained physical presence with his disciples even after rising, reinforcing the reality of his bodily resurrection and the ongoing nature of their community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sumpinō captures the simple yet profound act of sharing a meal together. In Acts 10:41, it describes how Jesus ate and drank with his disciples after rising from the dead. This was not just about satisfying hunger; it was about restoring relationship and confirming that He was truly present with them in body.
For your faith, this reminds us that God values community and shared life. When we gather with others, especially around a table, we reflect the intimacy Jesus desired with His followers. It is a gentle invitation to value connection, to break bread with those around you, and to find comfort in the fellowship of believers.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- we drank with1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συνεπίομεν1×
Key Verses
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Acts 10:41
not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
This verse uses the word to emphasize the physical reality of Jesus' post-resurrection presence through shared dining with chosen witnesses.