σύνειμι (suneimi)
suneimi
to gather
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb suneimi means to come together or gather in one place. Formed from the prefix syn, meaning "with," and eimi, meaning "to go," it literally describes people moving toward a common point. In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in Luke 8:4, where it sets the scene for Jesus’ teaching.
Its usage is straightforward but vivid. The text notes that many people gathered together from one town after another to hear Him. This simple action of coming together highlights the widespread interest in His message, as crowds moved from various locations to join the same gathering.
Translators typically render suneimi as "gathered" or "came together." The word emphasizes the physical act of assembly rather than a spiritual union. It provides a clear picture of people converging, showing how Jesus’ presence drew individuals from different places into a single group for instruction.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word suneimi paints a simple but powerful picture of people moving toward Jesus. In Luke 8:4, crowds gathered from many towns to hear His teaching. This physical coming together shows how His presence drew people in. It reminds us that faith often grows in community, where believers meet to listen and learn.
While the word itself describes a crowd, it points to something deeper: the desire to be near Christ. Today, we too gather with others for worship and study. This shared space allows us to support one another and grow in understanding. It is a quiet reminder that we are not meant to walk alone.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- When were assembling1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Συνιόντος1×
Key Verses
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Luke 8:4
When a great multitude came together and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable:
This verse uses suneimi to describe the physical gathering of crowds from various cities, highlighting the widespread interest in Jesus' message.