4841. sumpaschó

Lexicon

sumpaschó: To suffer with, to share in suffering

Original Word: συμπάσχω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumpaschó
Pronunciation: soom-PAS-kho
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-pas'-kho)
Definition: To suffer with, to share in suffering
Meaning: I suffer together with, sympathize.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

suffer with.

From sun and pascho (including its alternate); to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize") -- suffer with.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK pascho

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and paschó
Definition
to suffer with
NASB Translation
suffer (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4841: συμπάσχω

συμπάσχω (T WH συνπάσχω (cf. σύν, II. at the end)); to suffer or feel pain together (in a medical sense, as in Hippocrates () and Galen): 1 Corinthians 12:26; to suffer evils (troubles, persecutions) in like manner with another: Romans 8:17.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From σύν (syn, "with") and πάσχω (paschō, "to suffer")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συμπάσχω, the concept of shared suffering can be related to Hebrew terms that express communal experiences of hardship or affliction, such as עָנָה (anah, "to afflict") and סָבַל (sabal, "to bear, carry a burden"). These terms often appear in contexts where the people of Israel endure suffering together, whether due to external oppression or as part of their covenant relationship with God.

Usage: The term συμπάσχω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of sharing in the sufferings of others, particularly in the context of Christian fellowship and the believer's union with Christ in His sufferings.

Context: The Greek verb συμπάσχω appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of shared suffering, particularly in the context of the Christian experience. It emphasizes the communal aspect of enduring hardships, whether among believers or in relation to Christ. This term is notably used in Romans 8:17, where the Apostle Paul writes, "And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him" (BSB). Here, συμπάσχω underscores the intimate connection between believers and Christ, suggesting that participation in His sufferings is a prerequisite for sharing in His glory.

The concept of συμπάσχω is deeply rooted in the early Christian understanding of discipleship, where following Christ often meant enduring persecution and hardship. This shared suffering is not merely a passive experience but is seen as a transformative process that aligns believers more closely with the life and mission of Jesus. It reflects the early Church's view that suffering for the sake of Christ is a mark of true discipleship and a means of spiritual growth.

In Philippians 3:10, Paul expresses a desire "to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death" (BSB). This passage further illustrates the theological significance of συμπάσχω, as it relates to the believer's identification with Christ's redemptive work. The shared experience of suffering is portrayed as a pathway to deeper fellowship with Christ and a fuller understanding of His sacrificial love.

Forms and Transliterations

συμπάσχει συμπάσχομεν συμπατηθήσεται συμπατήθητι συμπατήσει συνεπάτει συνεπάτησαν συνεπάτησεν συνπασχει συνπάσχει συνπασχομεν συνπάσχομεν sumpaschei sumpaschomen sympaschei sympáschei sympaschomen sympáschomen

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 8:17 V-PIA-1P
GRK: Χριστοῦ εἴπερ συμπάσχομεν ἵνα καὶ
NAS: if indeed we suffer with [Him] so
KJV: if so be that we suffer with [him], that
INT: of Christ if indeed we suffer jointly that also

1 Corinthians 12:26 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἓν μέλος συμπάσχει πάντα τὰ
NAS: the members suffer with it; if
KJV: all the members suffer with it; or one
INT: one member suffers with [it] all the

Strong's Greek 4841
2 Occurrences

συμπάσχει — 1 Occ.
συμπάσχομεν — 1 Occ.