4883. sunarmologeó

Lexicon

sunarmologeó: To fit together, to join closely, to unite

Original Word: συναρμολογέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sunarmologeó
Pronunciation: soon-ar-mol-og-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (soon-ar-mol-og-eh'-o)
Definition: To fit together, to join closely, to unite
Meaning: I fit together, compact.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

joined together.

From sun and a derivative of a compound of harmos and lego (in its original sense of laying); to render close-jointed together, i.e. Organize compactly -- be fitly framed (joined) together.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK harmos

see GREEK lego

HELPS Word-studies

4883 synarmologéō (from 4862 /sýn, "joined closely with"; harmós, "a joint"; and 719 /harmós, "reason") – properly, interconnected (joined); fit together to efficiently and effectively function.

4883 /synarmologéō ("hinged together") occurs twice in the NT (Eph 2:21, 4:16) – both times of God "fitly framing believers (OT, NT) into a harmonious, synergistic whole." That is, each individual being functioning as a part of the one people of God (His 2992 /laós, Heb ʽam).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and a comp. of harmos and legó (in the sense of to pick up)
Definition
to fit together
NASB Translation
fitted (1), fitted together (1), together* (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4883: συναρμολογέω

συναρμολογέω, συναρμολόγω: present passive participle συναρμολογουμενος; (ἁρμολογος binding, joining; from ἁρμός a joint, and λέγω); to join closely together; to frame together: οἰκοδομή, the parts of a building, Ephesians 2:21; (σῶμα, the members of the body, Ephesians 4:16. (Ecclesiastical writers; classic writers use συναρμόσσειν and συναρμόζειν.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From σύν (syn, "together") and ἁρμολογέω (harmologeō, "to fit or join together")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συναρμολογέω, the concept of being joined or fitted together can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָבַר (chabar, Strong's 2266), which means "to join" or "to bind together," and יָחַד (yachad, Strong's 3162), meaning "together" or "united." These terms similarly convey the idea of unity and cohesion among God's people.

Usage: This verb is used in the New Testament to describe the process of being joined or fitted together, often in the context of the body of Christ or the church being united in purpose and function.

Context: The term συναρμολογέω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of unity and cohesion within the body of Christ. It is used metaphorically to describe how believers are intricately and purposefully joined together to form a single, functioning entity. This concept is particularly evident in the writings of the Apostle Paul, who emphasizes the importance of each member of the church contributing to the whole, much like the parts of a physical body work together to sustain life.

In Ephesians 2:21, Paul writes, "In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord." Here, συναρμολογέω illustrates the spiritual construction of the church, with Christ as the cornerstone, and believers as the individual stones being carefully placed to create a sacred dwelling for God.

Similarly, in Ephesians 4:16, Paul states, "From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." This passage highlights the interdependence of believers, where each person's unique gifts and roles contribute to the growth and edification of the church. The use of συναρμολογέω underscores the divine orchestration and intentionality behind the unity and diversity within the body of Christ.

The concept of being "fitted together" extends beyond mere structural integrity; it implies a dynamic and living organism that thrives on cooperation, love, and mutual support. This unity is not just organizational but deeply spiritual, reflecting the unity of the Trinity and the call for believers to live in harmony with one another.

Forms and Transliterations

συναρμολογουμενη συναρμολογουμένη συναρμολογουμενον συναρμολογούμενον sunarmologoumene sunarmologoumenē sunarmologoumenon synarmologoumene synarmologoumenē synarmologouméne synarmologouménē synarmologoumenon synarmologoúmenon

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 2:21 V-PPM/P-NFS
GRK: πᾶσα οἰκοδομὴ συναρμολογουμένη αὔξει εἰς
NAS: building, being fitted together, is growing
KJV: the building fitly framed together groweth
INT: the whole building fitted together increases to

Ephesians 4:16 V-PPM/P-NNS
GRK: τὸ σῶμα συναρμολογούμενον καὶ συμβιβαζόμενον
NAS: body, being fitted and held together
KJV: body fitly joined together and
INT: the body fitted together and held together

Strong's Greek 4883
2 Occurrences

συναρμολογουμένη — 1 Occ.
συναρμολογούμενον — 1 Occ.