συντυγχάνω (suntugchanō)
suntugchanō
to meet with
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb suntugchanō describes the simple act of meeting or coming upon someone, often by chance. It combines a prefix meaning "with" and a root related to happening or occurring. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Luke 8:19, where Jesus’ mother and brothers arrive at the house while He is teaching.
The text notes that they were trying to meet with Him, but the crowd prevented them from reaching His side. This usage highlights a physical encounter rather than a spiritual or theological one. The word does not imply a planned appointment or a deep relational bond; it simply marks the moment when two parties come into each other’s presence.
Translators typically render this term as "meet with" or "come to," reflecting its straightforward nature. Its rarity in Scripture suggests that the New Testament authors preferred other words for intentional fellowship or divine encounters, reserving suntugchanō for these incidental or logistical meetings.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life feels crowded and noisy, it is easy to feel that the people who matter most cannot reach you. In Luke 8:19, Jesus’ own family tried to meet with Him but were blocked by the pressing crowd. This simple word for 'meeting' reminds us that physical presence is not always enough to bridge the gap between hearts.
Yet this moment also shows that true connection goes beyond mere proximity. Even when others are kept at a distance, Jesus remains attentive to those who seek Him. We can trust that He sees us, even when circumstances seem to separate us from our loved ones or from quiet time with God.
Your faith does not depend on perfect conditions or uninterrupted moments. It rests in the One who hears your voice regardless of the noise around you. May you find peace knowing that no crowd is too great to keep you from His care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to get1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συντυχεῖν1×
Key Verses
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Luke 8:19
His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.
This verse uses the word to describe a physical attempt by Jesus' family to reach Him, highlighting how external crowds can hinder even close relational connections.