συναλλάσσω (sunallassō)
sunallassō
to reconcile
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The rare verb synallassō means to bring parties into harmony or agreement with one another. It appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 7:26, where Stephen describes Moses attempting to mediate a dispute between two fighting Israelites.
Its meaning centers on restoring peace through intervention. The word implies an active effort to settle a conflict and re-establish unity between those who are at odds. In this single instance, it highlights Moses’ role as a peacemaker trying to resolve the tension before him.
Though uncommon in Scripture, its usage underscores the biblical theme of reconciliation as a tangible act of restoring relationships. The term focuses on the process of settling differences rather than the final state of peace itself.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word synallassō appears only once in the New Testament, found in Acts 7:26. Here, Stephen describes Moses stepping between two fighting Israelites to urge them toward peace. This rare verb captures the active effort required to settle a dispute and restore harmony between people who are at odds.
Reconciliation is not merely a passive wish for calm; it involves tangible intervention. When conflicts arise in our own lives, this word reminds us that restoring relationships often requires courage and direct engagement. It calls us to be peacemakers who actively seek unity rather than ignoring the tension.
May you find the strength to bridge divides in your community. Let this example of Moses inspire you to pursue peace with intention and grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- was reconciling1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- συνήλλασσεν1×
Key Verses
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Acts 7:26
“The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying, ‘Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?’
This is the sole New Testament occurrence, where Moses actively intervenes in a fight to urge the combatants back into harmony.