Strong's Lexicon summimétés: Fellow imitator, co-imitator Original Word: συμμιμητής Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "συν" (sun), meaning "with" or "together," and "μιμητής" (mimétés), meaning "imitator" or "follower." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "summimétés," the concept of imitation can be related to the Hebrew idea of "halak" (Strong's H1980), meaning "to walk" or "to follow," as in following God's commandments or the example of righteous individuals. Usage: The term "summimétés" refers to someone who imitates or follows the example of another alongside others. It emphasizes a collective or communal aspect of imitation, suggesting a shared pursuit of emulating a particular model or standard. In the New Testament, it is used to encourage believers to follow the example of faithful leaders and, ultimately, Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, imitation was a common pedagogical method. Philosophers and teachers often encouraged their students to imitate their lives and teachings. In the early Christian context, this concept was adapted to encourage believers to imitate the lives of apostles and other leaders who exemplified Christ-like behavior. This communal imitation was seen as a way to foster unity and spiritual growth within the Christian community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and mimétés Definition a fellow imitator NASB Translation following...example (1), join* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4831: συμμιμητήςσυμμιμητής (T WH συνμιμητης (cf. σύν, lI. at the end)), συμμιμητου, ὁ, an imitator with others: τίνος, of one, Philippians 3:17. Not found elsewhere. STRONGS NT 4831a: συμμορφίζωσυμμορφίζω (Tdf. συνμορφίζω (cf. σύν, II. at the end)): present passive participle συμμορφιζόμενος; (σύμμορφος); to bring to the same form with some other person or thing, to render like (Vulg.configuro): τίνι (R. V. becoming conformed unto), Philippians 3:10 L T Tr WH. Not found elsewhere. From a presumed compound of sun and mimeomai; a co-imitator, i.e. Fellow votary -- follower together. see GREEK sun see GREEK mimeomai |
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