Lexical Summary homothumadon: With one accord, with one mind, unanimously Original Word: ὁμοθυμαδόν Strong's Exhaustive Concordance with one accord Adverb from a compound of the base of homou and thumos; unanimously -- with one accord (mind). see GREEK homou see GREEK thumos HELPS Word-studies 3661 homothymadón (from homo, "same" and 2372 /thymós, "passion") – properly, with the same passion, in "one accord" (having the same desire). 3661 /homothymadón ("of the same passion") describes people who share "like precious faith," creating a God-produced unity between them (cf. 2 Pet 1:1,2). Here they "have the same mind" (the Lord's thoughts) because each receives the same revelation of His Word. See this powerful application of 3661 (homothymadón) in Ac 1:14, 2:1,46, 4:24, 5:12, 8:6. [There is also the evil manifestation of people having "one passion" – see Ac 7:57, 18:12, 19:29. 3661 (homothymadón) is also used in Homer, "Wolves and lambs do not have hearts to agree with each other" (Il. 22.263, ala Abbott-Smith).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as homou and thumos Definition with one mind NASB Translation one accord (7), one impulse (1), one mind (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3661: ὁμοθυμαδόνὁμοθυμαδόν (from ὁμοθυμος, and this from ὁμός and θυμός; on adverbs in ὁμοθυμαδόν (chiefly derived from nouns, and designating form or structure) as γνωμηδον, ῤοιζηδόν, etc., cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 452), with one mind, of one accord (Vulg.unanimiter (etc.)): Romans 15:6; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:46; Acts 4:24; Acts 7:57; Acts 8:6; Acts 12:20; Acts 15:25; Acts 18:12; Acts 19:29, and R G in Topical Lexicon Unifying Heartbeat of Early Christian CommunityὉμοθυμαδόν appears eleven times, ten in Acts and once in Romans, functioning as a narrative thread that binds believers into a single spiritual pulse. The word pictures a group moved by the same inner passion—whether toward worship, gospel witness, or, in hostile crowds, resistance. Its presence signals the strength or weakness that flows from collective intent. Occurrences that Shape the Story of Acts 1. Corporate prayer and waiting (Acts 1:14). In the upper room, “All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer”. Luke introduces the term at the Church’s embryonic stage, showing that unity precedes Holy Spirit empowerment. 2. Daily temple worship and table fellowship (Acts 2:46). Unity sustains the work birthed at Pentecost: “With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple.” 3. United praise after persecution (Acts 4:24) and united healing ministry (Acts 5:12). Opposition does not fracture but deepens shared resolve: “When they heard this, they lifted their voices to God with one accord.” 4. Hostile unanimity (Acts 7:57; Acts 12:20; Acts 18:12; Acts 19:29). Luke employs the same word for mobs rushing Stephen, political agitation in Tyre and Sidon, Corinthian accusations, and the Ephesian riot. His literary choice warns that concord, detached from truth, can fuel persecution. 5. Missional consensus at the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:25). Apostles and elders communicate, “It seemed good to us, having come to one accord,” modeling Spirit-guided decision making. 6. Evangelistic receptivity (Acts 8:6). Samaritans, “with one accord,” heed Philip—unity in hearing answers unity in preaching. Doctrinal Climax in Romans 15:6 Paul lifts ὁμοθυμαδόν from narrative into exhortation: “So that with one accord and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Here unity is both means and end—harmonized hearts erupt in harmonized praise, fulfilling the purpose of redemption. Historical Significance Luke’s concentration of the term in Acts highlights a distinctive mark of the apostolic age: the Spirit knits diverse people—Jews, Samaritans, proselytes, Gentiles—into a cohesive witness. At the same time, the historian honestly records counterfeit concord in crowds, underscoring that true agreement must be grounded in Christ’s lordship. Ministry Implications • Prayer Meetings: Acts 1 and 4 establish corporate prayer as the furnace where common purpose is forged. Practical Application for Today Congregations cultivate ὁμοθυμαδόν by anchoring fellowship in apostolic teaching, practicing generous hospitality, resolving conflict biblically, and prioritizing corporate prayer. Such unity amplifies witness to a fragmented world and reflects the triune harmony of the Godhead. Summary Ὁμοθυμαδόν records the pulse of communities moving as one—sometimes toward God, sometimes against His servants. When rooted in the gospel, it marks the Church’s beauty and power; when severed from truth, it exposes the peril of collective sin. The New Testament therefore both celebrates and warns, calling believers to “maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” while directing every shared impulse to “the praise of His glory.” Forms and Transliterations ομοθυμαδον ομοθυμαδόν ὁμοθυμαδὸν homothymadon homothymadòn omothumadonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 1:14 AdvGRK: ἦσαν προσκαρτεροῦντες ὁμοθυμαδὸν τῇ προσευχῇ NAS: all with one mind were continually devoting themselves KJV: continued with one accord in prayer INT: were steadfastly continuing with one accord in prayer Acts 2:46 Adv Acts 4:24 Adv Acts 5:12 Adv Acts 7:57 Adv Acts 8:6 Adv Acts 12:20 Adv Acts 15:25 Adv Acts 18:12 Adv Acts 19:29 Adv Romans 15:6 Adv |
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