4791. sugkoinónos

Lexicon

sugkoinónos: Partaker, partner, sharer, companion

Original Word: συγκοινωνός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: sugkoinónos
Pronunciation: soong-koy-NO-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (soong-koy-no-nos')
Definition: Partaker, partner, sharer, companion
Meaning: a partaker with, co-partner.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

partaker, companion

From sun and koinonos; a co-participant -- companion, partake(-r, -r with).

see GREEK sun

see GREEK koinonos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4791 sygkoinōnós – a close companion (joint-sharer). See 4790 (synkoinōneo).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and koinónos
Definition
partaking jointly of
NASB Translation
fellow partaker (2), partaker (1), partakers (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4791: συγκοινωνός

συγκοινωνός (T WH συνκοινωνος (cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συγκοινωνον, participant with others in (anything), joint partner: with a genitive of the thing (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 8 a.), Romans 11:17; 1 Corinthians 9:23; with the addition of the genitive of the person with whom one is partaker of a thing, Philippians 1:7; followed by ἐν, with a dative of the thing, Revelation 1:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Greek prefix σύν (syn, meaning "with" or "together") and κοινωνός (koinōnos, meaning "partner" or "sharer").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συγκοινωνός, the concept of partnership and shared participation can be related to terms like חָבֵר (chaver, meaning "companion" or "associate") and שׁוּתָף (shutaf, meaning "partner"). These terms reflect similar ideas of fellowship and joint involvement found in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term συγκοινωνός is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who share in a common experience, mission, or fellowship. It emphasizes the idea of partnership and joint participation.

Context: • The Greek term συγκοινωνός appears in several New Testament passages, highlighting the concept of shared experiences and responsibilities among believers. It underscores the communal aspect of the Christian faith, where individuals are called to participate together in the work and blessings of the Gospel.
• In Romans 11:17, Paul uses the term to describe Gentile believers as "fellow partakers" in the rich root of the olive tree, symbolizing their inclusion in the blessings of Israel.
• In 1 Corinthians 9:23, Paul speaks of becoming a συγκοινωνός in the Gospel, indicating his commitment to sharing in the work and rewards of spreading the message of Christ.
• Philippians 1:7 uses the term to express the shared grace and partnership in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, as Paul acknowledges the Philippians' participation in his ministry.
• Revelation 1:9 refers to John as a συγκοινωνός in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance in Jesus, highlighting the shared experiences of suffering and hope among believers.
• The term encapsulates the essence of Christian fellowship, where believers are united in purpose and mission, supporting one another in their spiritual journey.

Forms and Transliterations

συγκοινωνός συγκοινωνὸς συγκοινωνούς συγκοίτου συνκοινωνος συνκοινωνὸς συνκοινωνους συνκοινωνούς sunkoinonos sunkoinōnos sunkoinonous sunkoinōnous synkoinonos syn'koinonòs synkoinōnos syn'koinōnòs synkoinonous syn'koinonoús synkoinōnous syn'koinōnoús

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 11:17 Adj-NMS
GRK: αὐτοῖς καὶ συνκοινωνὸς τῆς ῥίζης
NAS: them and became partaker with them of the rich
KJV: with them partakest of the root and
INT: them and a fellow-partaker of the root

1 Corinthians 9:23 Adj-NMS
GRK: εὐαγγέλιον ἵνα συνκοινωνὸς αὐτοῦ γένωμαι
NAS: that I may become a fellow partaker of it.
KJV: partaker thereof with [you].
INT: gospel that a fellow-partaker with it I might be

Philippians 1:7 Adj-AMP
GRK: τοῦ εὐαγγελίου συνκοινωνούς μου τῆς
NAS: you all are partakers of grace
KJV: all are partakers of my grace.
INT: of the gospel fellow-partakers of me of the

Revelation 1:9 Adj-NMS
GRK: ὑμῶν καὶ συνκοινωνὸς ἐν τῇ
NAS: your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation
KJV: brother, and companion in tribulation,
INT: of you also fellow-partaker in the

Strong's Greek 4791
4 Occurrences

συνκοινωνὸς — 3 Occ.
συνκοινωνούς — 1 Occ.