συνοδία (sunodia)
sunodia
caravan
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun sunodia refers to a journey made in company or the group of travelers themselves. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Luke 2:44, where Mary and Joseph are separated from the boy Jesus during their return trip to Jerusalem after the Passover festival.
Its meaning derives from roots indicating "together" and "way" or "journey," pointing to a caravan or traveling party rather than a solitary traveler. This usage highlights the communal nature of ancient travel, where safety and logistics depended on moving as a group. The word captures the specific context of a family or community journeying together, emphasizing the shared experience of the road.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sunodia describes a caravan or traveling party, highlighting how ancient journeys relied on community rather than isolation. In Luke 2:44, Mary and Joseph assume Jesus is with this group after the Passover festival. This assumption reflects the natural trust families placed in one another during travel, where safety depended on moving together.
When they realize He is missing, their search among relatives shows how deeply connected they were to their community. This moment reminds us that faith often unfolds within relationships. Even in confusion or fear, we are not meant to walk alone. The shared experience of the road binds us together, offering support when plans change unexpectedly.
God’s presence remains steady even when we feel separated from what we expect. Trusting in His care allows us to face uncertainty with peace, knowing that He gathers us back into His purpose.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- company1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συνοδίᾳ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 2:44
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
This verse uses sunodia to show how Mary and Joseph initially believed Jesus was part of their traveling group, highlighting the communal nature of ancient travel.