4821. sumbasileuó

Lexicon

sumbasileuó: To reign together, to co-reign

Original Word: συμβασιλεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumbasileuó
Pronunciation: soom-bas-il-YOO-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-bas-il-yoo'-o)
Definition: To reign together, to co-reign
Meaning: I reign together with.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

reign with.

From sun and basileuo; to be co-regent (figuratively) -- reign with.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK basileuo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and basileuó
Definition
to reign with
NASB Translation
reign (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4821: συμβασιλεύω

συμβασιλεύω (T συνβασιλεύω so now WH (in examples as below); cf. σύν, v, II. at the end): future συμβασιλεύσω; 1 aorist συνεβασίλευσα; to reign together: τίνι, with one; properly, Polybius 30, 2, 4; Lucian, dial. deor. 16, 2; often in Plutarch (also in Dionysius Halicarnassus, Strabo); metaphorically, to possess supreme honor, liberty, blessedness, with one in the kingdom of God: 1 Corinthians 4:8 (cf. Winers Grammar, 41 b. 5 N. 2; Buttmann, § 139, 10); 2 Timothy 2:12; see βαιλεύω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From σύν (syn, "with") and βασιλεύω (basileuō, "to reign")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συμβασιλεύω, as the concept of co-reigning with the Messiah is more explicitly developed in the New Testament. However, related themes of kingship and ruling can be found in Hebrew words such as מָלַךְ (malak, Strong's Hebrew 4427), meaning "to reign" or "to be king."

Usage: This verb is used in the New Testament to describe the act of reigning together with someone, often in a spiritual or eschatological context.

Context: The Greek verb συμβασιλεύω (symbasileuō) appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of co-reigning or sharing in a reign. This term is derived from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning "with," and the verb βασιλεύω (basileuō), meaning "to reign" or "to rule as a king." The compound form suggests a joint participation in ruling authority or kingship.

In the New Testament, συμβασιλεύω is used to describe the believers' future role in reigning with Christ. This concept is rooted in the eschatological promise that those who endure and remain faithful will share in Christ's victorious reign. The idea of co-reigning emphasizes the intimate and participatory relationship between Christ and His followers, highlighting the honor and responsibility bestowed upon believers in the age to come.

Biblical Reference:
• 2 Timothy 2:12 (BSB): "if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us."

In this passage, the Apostle Paul encourages Timothy and the early Christians to persevere in their faith, with the assurance that enduring trials and remaining steadfast will result in the privilege of reigning with Christ. This promise serves as both a motivation for faithfulness and a reminder of the eternal rewards awaiting those who are united with Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

συμβασιλεύσομεν συμβασιλεύσωμεν συμβασταχθήσεται συνβασιλευσομεν συνβασιλεύσομεν συνβασιλευσωμεν συνβασιλεύσωμεν sumbasileusomen sumbasileusōmen symbasileusomen symbasileusōmen symbasileúsomen symbasileúsōmen

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 4:8 V-ASA-1P
GRK: ἡμεῖς ὑμῖν συμβασιλεύσωμεν
NAS: so that we also might reign with you.
KJV: we also might reign with you.
INT: we you might reign with

2 Timothy 2:12 V-FIA-1P
GRK: ὑπομένομεν καὶ συμβασιλεύσομεν εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα
NAS: we will also reign with Him; If
KJV: also reign with [him]: if
INT: we endure also we will reign together if we deny [him]

Strong's Greek 4821
2 Occurrences

συμβασιλεύσωμεν — 1 Occ.
συμβασιλεύσομεν — 1 Occ.