4856. sumphóneó
Lexicon
sumphóneó: To agree, to be in harmony, to be of one mind

Original Word: συμφωνέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumphóneó
Pronunciation: soom-fo-neh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-fo-neh'-o)
Definition: To agree, to be in harmony, to be of one mind
Meaning: I agree with, harmonize with, agree together.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
agree with.

From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) -- agree (together, with).

see GREEK sumphonos

HELPS Word-studies

4856 symphōnéō (from 4862 /sýn, "together with" and 5456 /phōnḗ, "sound, voice," which is the root of the English word, "symphony") – properly, voicing the same opinion because like-minded.

["4856 (symphōnéō) was originally, a harmony of voices, figuratively, to harmonize with in the sense of to agree with" (Souter), i.e. to be in harmony, agreeing, because in one concord (A-S, so also in Plato, Aristotle). 4856 (symphōnéō) is derived from 4859 (sýmphōnos).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sumphónos
Definition
to call out with, to be in harmony, generally to agree
NASB Translation
agree (3), agreed (1), agreed together (1), match (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4856: συμφωνέω

συμφωνέω, συμφώνω; future συμφωνήσω ((Matthew 18:19 T Tr; Luke 5:36 L T Tr text WH)); 1 aorist συνεφώνησα; 1 aorist passive, συνεφωνήθην; from Plato and Aristotle down; properly, to sound together, be in accord; of sounds and of musical instruments. In the N. T. tropically, to be in accord, to harmonize, i. e., a. to agree together: περί (as respects) τίνος, Matthew 18:19 (Dionysius Halicarnassus 2, 47); τίνι, with a thing, Acts 15:15 (often in Greek authors); to agree i. e. correspond, of things congruous in nature, Luke 5:36; passive, συνεφωνήθη ὑμῖν, followed by an infinitive, it was agreed between you to etc. Acts 5:9.

b. to agree with one in making a bargain, to make an agreement, to bargain, (Polybius, Diodorus): μετά τίνος ἐκ δηναρίου (see ἐκ, II. 4), Matthew 20:2; with a dative of the person and genitive of the price, ibid. 13, (συνεφώνησεν μετ' αὐτοῦ τριῶν λιτρων ἀσήμου ἀργυρίου, Act. Thom. § 2).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From σύμφωνος (symphōnos), meaning "harmonious" or "agreeing," which is derived from σύν (syn), meaning "together," and φωνή (phōnē), meaning "sound" or "voice."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 225 (אמן • 'aman): Often translated as "to confirm" or "to support," this Hebrew term shares a conceptual link with συμφωνέω in the sense of establishing agreement or faithfulness.
Strong's Hebrew 3162 (יחד • yachad): Meaning "together" or "united," this term parallels the idea of harmony and agreement found in συμφωνέω.

In summary, συμφωνέω is a significant term in the New Testament that encapsulates the essence of agreement and unity, both in human relationships and in alignment with divine purposes. Its usage underscores the importance of collective harmony in the life of the church and the believer's walk with God.

Usage: The verb συμφωνέω is used in the New Testament to describe agreement or harmony between individuals or groups. It often implies a mutual consent or a shared understanding.

Context: The Greek verb συμφωνέω appears in several contexts within the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of agreement and unity among believers. It is used both in literal and metaphorical senses, often highlighting the spiritual and communal harmony expected within the Christian community.

Matthew 18:19 (BSB): "Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven." Here, συμφωνέω underscores the power of collective prayer and agreement among believers, suggesting that unity in prayer aligns with divine will.

Acts 5:9 (BSB): "Then Peter said to her, 'How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.'" In this context, συμφωνέω is used to describe the collusion between Ananias and Sapphira, highlighting a negative agreement that leads to divine judgment.

Acts 15:15 (BSB): "The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written..." Here, συμφωνέω is used to indicate the harmony between the prophetic writings and the events being discussed, affirming the consistency of God's revelation.

The use of συμφωνέω in the New Testament reflects the broader biblical theme of unity and agreement as essential components of the Christian faith. It calls believers to seek harmony in their relationships with one another and with God, emphasizing that such unity is both a reflection of divine nature and a prerequisite for effective ministry and prayer.

Forms and Transliterations
συμφωνεί συμφωνησας συμφωνήσας συμφωνησει συμφωνήσει συμφωνησωσιν συμφωνήσωσιν συμφωνουσιν συμφωνούσιν συμφωνοῦσιν συνεφωνηθη συνεφωνήθη συνεφώνησαν συνεφωνησας συνεφώνησάς συνεφώνησεν sumphonesas sumphōnēsas sumphonesei sumphōnēsei sumphonesosin sumphōnēsōsin sumphonousin sumphōnousin sunephonesas sunephōnēsas sunephonethe sunephōnēthē symphonesas symphonḗsas symphōnēsas symphōnḗsas symphonesei symphonḗsei symphōnēsei symphōnḗsei symphonesosin symphonḗsosin symphōnēsōsin symphōnḗsōsin symphonousin symphonoûsin symphōnousin symphōnoûsin synephonesas synephōnēsas synephṓnesás synephṓnēsás synephonethe synephonḗthe synephōnēthē synephōnḗthē
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 18:19 V-ASA-3P
GRK: ἐὰν δύο συμφωνήσωσιν ἐξ ὑμῶν
NAS: two of you agree on earth
KJV: two of you shall agree on earth
INT: if two might agree of of you

Matthew 20:2 V-APA-NMS
GRK: συμφωνήσας δὲ μετὰ
NAS: When he had agreed with the laborers
KJV: And when he had agreed with
INT: having agreed moreover with

Matthew 20:13 V-AIA-2S
GRK: οὐχὶ δηναρίου συνεφώνησάς μοι
NAS: wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius?
KJV: not thou agree with me
INT: Not for a denarius did you agree with me

Luke 5:36 V-FIA-3S
GRK: παλαιῷ οὐ συμφωνήσει τὸ ἐπίβλημα
NAS: from the new will not match the old.
KJV: the new agreeth not
INT: old not does match which [is] [the] piece

Acts 5:9 V-AIP-3S
GRK: Τί ὅτι συνεφωνήθη ὑμῖν πειράσαι
NAS: [said] to her, Why is it that you have agreed together to put
KJV: ye have agreed together to tempt
INT: Why [is it] that agreed together you to test

Acts 15:15 V-PIA-3P
GRK: καὶ τούτῳ συμφωνοῦσιν οἱ λόγοι
NAS: of the Prophets agree, just
KJV: to this agree the words
INT: And with this agree the words

Strong's Greek 4856
6 Occurrences


συμφωνήσας — 1 Occ.
συμφωνήσει — 1 Occ.
συμφωνήσωσιν — 1 Occ.
συμφωνοῦσιν — 1 Occ.
συνεφώνησάς — 1 Occ.
συνεφωνήθη — 1 Occ.















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