Lexicon sumphutos: United with, grown together Original Word: σύμφυτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance planted together. From sun and a derivative of phuo; grown along with (connate), i.e. (figuratively) closely united to -- planted together. see GREEK sun see GREEK phuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sumphuó Definition congenital, hence united with NASB Translation united (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4854: σύμφυτοςσύμφυτος, συμφυτον (συμφύω), planted together (Vulg.complantatus); born together with, of joint origin, i. e. 1. connate, congenital, innate, implanted by birth or nature (3Macc. 3:22; Pindar, Plato, Aeschylus, Aeschines, Aristotle, Philo de Abrah. § 31 at the beginning; Josephus (as, contra Apion 1, 8, 5)). 2. grown together, united with (Theophrastus, de caus. plant. 5, 5, 2); kindred (Plato, Phaedr., p. 246 a.): εἰ σύμφυτοι γεγόναμεν τῷ ὁμοιώματι τοῦ θανάτου αὐτοῦ, ἀλλά καί (namely, τῷ ὁμοιώματι (others supply Χριστῷ, and take the ὁμοιώματι a dative of respect; for yet another construction of the second clause cf. Buttmann, § 132, 23)) τῆς ἀναστάσεως ἐσόμεθα, if we have become united with the likeness of his death (which likeness consists in the fact that in the death of Christ our former corruption and wickedness has been slain and been buried in Christ's tomb), i. e. if it is part and parcel of the very nature of a genuine Christian to be utterly dead to sin, we shall be united also with the likeness of his resurrection i. e. our intimate fellowship with his return to life will show itself in a new life consecrated to God, Romans 6:5. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σύμφυτος, the concept of being united or joined can be related to Hebrew terms such as דָּבַק (dabaq, Strong's H1692), which means "to cling" or "to cleave," often used to describe close relationships or bonds. Another related term is חָבַר (chabar, Strong's H2266), meaning "to join" or "to unite." These terms reflect similar ideas of connection and unity found in the Old Testament. Usage: The word σύμφυτος is used in the New Testament to describe a spiritual union or connection, particularly in the context of believers being united with Christ in His death and resurrection. Context: The Greek term σύμφυτος appears in the New Testament in Romans 6:5, where the Apostle Paul uses it to illustrate the profound spiritual union between believers and Christ. In this passage, Paul writes, "For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection" (BSB). Here, σύμφυτος emphasizes the believer's participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus, signifying a transformative and intimate connection that affects the believer's identity and life. |
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