4869. sunaichmalótos

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sunaichmalótos: Fellow prisoner

Original Word: συναιχμάλωτος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: sunaichmalótos
Pronunciation: soon-aheekh-MAH-lo-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (soon-aheekh-mal'-o-tos)
Definition: Fellow prisoner
Meaning: a fellow captive or prisoner.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fellow prisoner.

From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive -- fellowprisoner.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK aichmalotos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and aichmalótos
Definition
a fellow prisoner
NASB Translation
fellow prisoner (2), fellow prisoners (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4869: συναιχμάλωτος

συναιχμάλωτος, συναιχμαλωτου, ὁ, a fellow-prisoner (Vulg.concaptivus): Romans 16:7; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:23 (Lucian, asin. 27). (Cf. Lightfoot on Colossians, the passage cited; Fritzsche, Commentary on Romans, vol. i., p. 21 note.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from σύν (syn, "with") and αἰχμάλωτος (aichmálōtos, "captive" or "prisoner").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συναιχμάλωτος, the concept of shared captivity or imprisonment can be related to terms like שָׁבִי (shavi, "captive") or גּוֹלָה (gola, "exile"), which describe the state of being taken captive or living in exile, often used in the context of the Babylonian captivity or other periods of Israelite history. These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of captivity and deliverance, which is echoed in the New Testament through the experiences of early Christians.

Usage: The term συναιχμάλωτος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are fellow prisoners, often in the context of sharing in the sufferings or hardships for the sake of the Gospel.

Context: The Greek term συναιχμάλωτος appears in the New Testament to denote a person who shares imprisonment with another, particularly in the context of Christian ministry and persecution. This term is used to highlight the camaraderie and shared experiences of suffering among early Christians who were often imprisoned for their faith.

In the Berean Standard Bible, συναιχμάλωτος is found in the following passages:

• Romans 16:7: "Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was."
• Colossians 4:10: "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.)"
• Philemon 1:23: "Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings."

In these passages, the term συναιχμάλωτος underscores the solidarity and mutual support among believers who faced persecution. The Apostle Paul frequently refers to his fellow prisoners, indicating a deep bond formed through shared trials and a common mission. This term reflects the early Christian understanding of suffering as a communal experience, where believers supported one another in their trials for the sake of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

ὁ συναιχμαλωτος συναιχμάλωτός συναιχμαλωτους συναιχμαλώτους o sunaichmalotos sunaichmalōtos sunaichmalotous sunaichmalōtous synaichmalotos synaichmalōtos synaichmálotós synaichmálōtós synaichmalotous synaichmalōtous synaichmalṓtous

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:7 Adj-AMP
GRK: μου καὶ συναιχμαλώτους μου οἵτινές
NAS: my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who
KJV: and my fellowprisoners, who are
INT: of me and fellow prisoners of me who

Colossians 4:10 Adj-NMS
GRK: Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου καὶ
NAS: Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings;
KJV: my fellowprisoner saluteth
INT: Aristarchus fellow prisoner of me and

Philemon 1:23 Adj-NMS
GRK: Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου ἐν
NAS: Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ
KJV: Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ
INT: Epaphras fellow prisoner my in

Strong's Greek 4869
3 Occurrences

συναιχμάλωτός — 2 Occ.
συναιχμαλώτους — 1 Occ.