Strong's Lexicon sunauxanó: To grow together, to increase together Original Word: συναυξάνω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "σύν" (sun), meaning "with" or "together," and "αὐξάνω" (auxanó), meaning "to grow" or "to increase." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sunauxanó," the concept of communal growth and unity can be seen in Hebrew terms related to community and fellowship, such as "חֶבֶר" (cheber) meaning "association" or "company." Usage: The verb "sunauxanó" is used to describe the process of growing or increasing in conjunction with something else. It implies a mutual or shared growth, often in a spiritual or communal context. This term is used to convey the idea of believers growing together in faith, unity, and spiritual maturity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, growth was often associated with agricultural metaphors, reflecting the agrarian society of the time. The concept of growing together would resonate with early Christians who understood the importance of community and collective spiritual development. The early church emphasized unity and mutual edification, reflecting the interconnectedness of believers as the body of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and auxanó Definition to cause to grow together, pass. to grow together NASB Translation grow together (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4885: συναυξάνωσυναυξάνω: to cause to grow together; present infinitive passive συναυξάνεσθαι, to grow together: Matthew 13:30. (Xenophon, Demosthenes, Polybius, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grow together. From sun and auzano; to increase (grow up) together -- grow together. see GREEK sun see GREEK auzano Forms and Transliterations συναυξανεσθαι συναυξάνεσθαι συνάψεις συνδείπνει συνδειπνούσι sunauxanesthai synauxanesthai synauxánesthaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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