Lexicon sumphémi: To bring together, to be profitable, to be expedient. Original Word: συμφέρω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consent unto. From sun and phemi; to say jointly, i.e. Assent to -- consent unto. see GREEK sun see GREEK phemi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and phémi Definition to say together, i.e. consent NASB Translation agree (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4852: σύμφημισύμφημι (T WH συνφημι (cf. σύν, II. at the end)); to consent, confess: τίνι; followed by ὅτι, Romans 7:16. (Tragg., Xenophon, Plato.) STRONGS NT 4852a: σύμφοροςσύμφορος, σύμφορον (συμφέρω, which see), fit, suitable, useful; from (Hesiod, Theognis), Herodotus down; 4 Macc. 5:10; a substantive, τό σύμφορον, advantage, profit: with a genitive of the person profited, L T Tr WH in 1 Corinthians 7:35; 1 Corinthians 10:33 (cf. Buttmann, § 127, 19 n.) (plural τό συμφορά, often in secular authors (from Sophocles down)). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συμφέρω, the concept of seeking what is beneficial or advantageous can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָעַל (ya'al, Strong's Hebrew 3276), which means "to profit" or "to benefit," and טוֹב (tov, Strong's Hebrew 2896), meaning "good" or "beneficial." These terms similarly convey the idea of seeking what is advantageous or beneficial, aligning with the broader biblical theme of pursuing the common good. Usage: The term συμφέρω is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of something being beneficial or advantageous. It often appears in contexts where the greater good or collective benefit is considered. Context: The Greek word συμφέρω (sympherō) is a verb that appears in various contexts within the New Testament, emphasizing the concept of collective benefit or expediency. It is used to describe actions or situations that are advantageous or profitable, either materially or spiritually. |
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