Berean Strong's Lexicon sunairó: To bring together, to reconcile, to settle Original Word: συναιρέω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (sun, meaning "together") and αἱρέω (haireō, meaning "to take" or "to choose"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like שָׁלַם (shalom, Strong's H7999), which means to make peace or to be complete, and כָּפַר (kaphar, Strong's H3722), which means to cover or to atone. Usage: The verb συναιρέω (sunairó) is used in the context of bringing together or reconciling differences. It implies the act of settling disputes or harmonizing conflicting elements. In the New Testament, it is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the reconciliation of relationships or the resolution of conflicts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, reconciliation was a significant concept, both in personal relationships and in legal contexts. The idea of bringing together opposing parties was essential for maintaining social harmony and order. The New Testament writers, influenced by this cultural backdrop, used terms like συναιρέω to convey the importance of unity and peace within the Christian community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and airó Definition to take up together, i.e. settle accounts NASB Translation settle (2), settled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4868: συναίρωσυναίρω; 1 aorist infinitive συνᾶραι; 1. to take up together with another or others. 2. to bring together with others ;λόγον, to cast up or settle accounts, to make a reckoning with (an expression not found in Greek authors), Matthew 18:23f; μετά τίνος, Matthew 25:19. From sun and airo; to make up together, i.e. (figuratively) to compute (an account) -- reckon, take. see GREEK sun see GREEK airo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:23 V-ANAGRK: ὃς ἠθέλησεν συνᾶραι λόγον μετὰ NAS: wished to settle accounts KJV: which would take account of INT: who would settle accounts accounts with Matthew 18:24 V-PNA Matthew 25:19 V-PIA-3S Strong's Greek 4868 |