συνοδεύω (sunodeuō)
sunodeuō
to travel with
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb sunodeuō means to travel together or journey alongside someone else. Its meaning is built from two simple parts: syn, meaning "with," and hodos, meaning "road" or "way." Together they describe the physical act of moving along a path in company with another person.
This word appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 9:7. The text uses it to describe the men who were traveling with Saul as he experienced his dramatic encounter on the road to Damascus. While Saul fell to the ground, his companions stood there, witnessing the event but not sharing in the same immediate physical action.
Unlike other Greek words for accompanying that might imply social fellowship or support, sunodeuō focuses specifically on the shared journey. It captures the literal reality of walking the same road at the same time. In this single instance, it highlights the presence of witnesses who were physically close yet spiritually distinct from Saul’s transformation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sunodeuō paints a simple picture of two people walking the same road at the same time. It comes from roots meaning "with" and "way," describing the physical act of traveling together. In Acts 9:7, it describes the men who were with Saul on his journey to Damascus. They stood there as witnesses, hearing the sound but seeing no one.
This single use in Scripture reminds us that we do not walk our spiritual paths entirely alone. Even when our personal encounters with God feel isolating or overwhelming, others are often nearby, sharing the same physical space and time. Their presence does not always mean they understand what is happening to us, but their proximity matters.
For your faith life, this word offers comfort in seasons of transition. Whether you are moving to a new city or navigating a difficult decision, having companions on the road provides stability. You are invited to lean on those who walk beside you, knowing that shared journeys often carry us through our most challenging moments.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- traveling with1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συνοδεύοντες1×
Key Verses
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Acts 9:7
The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.
This verse uniquely uses the term to describe the physical companionship of Saul's group during his sudden conversion, highlighting their presence as witnesses who remained stationary while he fell.