συνδέω (sundeō)
sundeō
to bind with
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb sundēō means to bind or tie things together, often implying a close, secure connection. Its components suggest binding "with" (syn) something else, creating a sense of jointness or unity. In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in Hebrews 13:3, where it is used in the passive voice.
Here, believers are urged to remember those who are bound together in chains and suffering. The image evokes prisoners shackled side by side, sharing their fate. This usage highlights a profound solidarity; just as physical bonds connect individuals, Christians are called to share emotionally and spiritually in the hardships of others. The word underscores that no one suffers alone.
While rare, its single occurrence carries significant weight. It moves beyond simple association to describe a shared condition of affliction. By recalling those who are literally bound, the text encourages an active empathy that mirrors Christ’s own identification with human suffering. This connection transforms abstract compassion into tangible fellowship.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sundēō paints a vivid picture of chains linking prisoners together. In Hebrews 13:3, this image reminds us that we are not isolated individuals but members of one body. When someone suffers, their bonds connect to ours. This is not just sympathy; it is a shared reality where pain travels through the community.
Christians are called to remember those in prison as if they were bound with them. This means stepping out of comfort to stand with the marginalized. It transforms abstract pity into active presence. Your care can be a tangible link that shows others they are not forgotten.
This call to solidarity reflects Christ’s own identification with human suffering. By sharing in the hardships of others, we mirror His love. Let this truth encourage you to reach out today. May your heart remain open to those who suffer, finding hope in our shared connection.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- bound with [them],1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συνδεδεμένοι,1×
Key Verses
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Hebrews 13:3
Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.
This verse uses the passive voice of sundēō to command believers to identify with prisoners as if they themselves were shackled, emphasizing active solidarity over distant pity.