Strong's Lexicon sumpempó: To send together, to dispatch together Original Word: συμπέμπω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (syn, meaning "with") and πέμπω (pempo, meaning "to send"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumpempó," the concept of sending together can be related to Hebrew terms like שָׁלַח (shalach, Strong's H7971), which means "to send." Usage: The verb "sumpempó" is used in the New Testament to describe the action of sending someone along with others. It implies a joint mission or a shared purpose in the act of sending. This term highlights the collaborative nature of the task or mission being undertaken. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sending someone on a mission or task was a common practice, often involving messengers or envoys. The concept of sending together, as implied by "sumpempó," would resonate with the early Christian communities who valued fellowship and collective mission. The early church often sent individuals in pairs or groups to ensure mutual support and accountability, reflecting the communal ethos of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and pempó Definition to send with NASB Translation sent (1), sent along (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4842: συμπέμπωσυμπέμπω: 1 aorist συνεπεμψα; from Herodotus down; to send together with: τινα μετά τίνος, 2 Corinthians 8:18; τίνι, ibid. 22. (Cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4, 15.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance send with. From sun and pempo; to despatch in company -- send with. see GREEK sun see GREEK pempo Forms and Transliterations συνεπεμψαμεν συνεπέμψαμεν συνεπέρανας sunepempsamen synepempsamen synepémpsamenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 8:18 V-AIA-1PGRK: συνεπέμψαμεν δὲ μετ' NAS: We have sent along with him the brother KJV: And we have sent with him INT: we sent moreover with 2 Corinthians 8:22 V-AIA-1P |