4889. sundoulos

Lexicon

sundoulos: Fellow servant, fellow slave

Original Word: σύνδουλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: sundoulos
Pronunciation: soon'-doo-los
Phonetic Spelling: (soon'-doo-los)
Definition: Fellow servant, fellow slave
Meaning: a fellow slave, fellow servant; of Christians: a fellow worker, colleague.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fellow servant.

From sun and doulos; a co-slave, i.e. Servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine) -- fellowservant.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK doulos

HELPS Word-studies

4889 sýndoulos (from 4862 /sýn, "closely identified with" and 1401 /doúlos, "bond-slave") – properly, a fellow bond-servant (slave), belonging to the same master.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sun and doulos
Definition
a fellow servant
NASB Translation
fellow bond-servant (2), fellow servant (2), fellow servants (1), fellow slave (2), fellow slaves (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4889: σύνδουλος

σύνδουλος, συνδούλου, ὁ (σύν and δοῦλος), a fellow-servant; one who serves the same master with another; thus used of

a. the associate of a servant (or slave) in the proper sense: Matthew 24:49.

b. one who with others serves (ministers to) a king: Matthew 18:28, 29, 31, 33.

c. the colleague of one who is Christ's servant in publishing the gospel: Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:7 ((where cf. Lightfoot)).

d. one who with others acknowledges the same Lord, Jesus, and obeys his commands: Revelation 6:11.

e. one who with others is subject to the same divine authority in the Messianic economy: so of angels as the fellow-servants of Christians, Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:9. (Moeris says, p. 273, ὁμόδουλος ἀττικως, σύνδουλος ἑλληνικως. But the word is used by Aristophanes, Euripides, Lysias.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From σύν (syn, meaning "with" or "together") and δοῦλος (doulos, meaning "slave" or "servant").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σύνδουλος, the concept of servitude and fellowship among servants can be related to Hebrew terms such as עֶבֶד (ebed, Strong's H5650), meaning "servant" or "slave," which is used throughout the Old Testament to describe those who serve God and others.

Usage: The term σύνδουλος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who share the same servitude or service to a common master, often in the context of Christian fellowship and service to God.

Context: The Greek term σύνδουλος appears in the New Testament to emphasize the communal and shared aspect of servitude among believers. It underscores the idea that Christians, regardless of their individual roles or statuses, are united in their service to Christ, the ultimate Master. This term is used to foster a sense of equality and brotherhood among believers, highlighting that all are equally bound to serve God and one another.

In the Berean Standard Bible, σύνδουλος is found in several passages:

- Matthew 18:28: "But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’" Here, σύνδουλος is used to describe the relationship between two servants under the same master, illustrating the expectation of mercy and forgiveness among those who serve the same Lord.

- Matthew 24:49: "And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards." This passage uses σύνδουλος to depict the mistreatment of fellow servants, serving as a warning against abusing authority and neglecting the responsibilities of stewardship.

- Revelation 6:11: "Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been." In this eschatological context, σύνδουλος refers to the collective group of believers who share in the suffering and ultimate victory in Christ.

- Revelation 19:10: "So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, 'Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God!'" Here, the term is used by an angel to express solidarity with John and other believers, emphasizing that all service and worship are due to God alone.

The use of σύνδουλος in these contexts serves to remind believers of their shared identity and mission in Christ, promoting humility, unity, and mutual support within the body of Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

συνδουλοι σύνδουλοι συνδούλοις συνδουλον σύνδουλόν συνδουλος σύνδουλος σύνδουλός συνδουλου συνδούλου συνδουλους συνδούλους συνδουλων συνδούλων sundouloi sundoulon sundoulōn sundoulos sundoulou sundoulous syndouloi sýndouloi syndoulon syndoulōn syndoúlon syndoúlōn sýndoulón syndoulos sýndoulos sýndoulós syndoulou syndoúlou syndoulous syndoúlous

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 18:28 N-GMP
GRK: ἕνα τῶν συνδούλων αὐτοῦ ὃς
NAS: one of his fellow slaves who
KJV: one of his fellowservants, which owed
INT: one the fellow servants of his who

Matthew 18:29 N-NMS
GRK: οὖν ὁ σύνδουλος αὐτοῦ παρεκάλει
NAS: So his fellow slave fell
KJV: And his fellowservant fell down at
INT: therefore the fellow servant of him begged

Matthew 18:31 N-NMP
GRK: οὖν οἱ σύνδουλοι αὐτοῦ τὰ
NAS: So when his fellow slaves saw what
KJV: when his fellowservants saw
INT: Therefore the fellow servants of him what things

Matthew 18:33 N-AMS
GRK: ἐλεῆσαι τὸν σύνδουλόν σου ὡς
NAS: mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way
KJV: on thy fellowservant, even
INT: to have pitied the fellow servant of you as

Matthew 24:49 N-AMP
GRK: τύπτειν τοὺς συνδούλους αὐτοῦ ἐσθίῃ
NAS: to beat his fellow slaves and eat
KJV: to smite [his] fellowservants, and
INT: to beat the fellow servants of him to eat

Colossians 1:7 N-GMS
GRK: τοῦ ἀγαπητοῦ συνδούλου ἡμῶν ὅς
NAS: our beloved fellow bond-servant, who
KJV: our dear fellowservant, who is
INT: the beloved fellow bondman of us who

Colossians 4:7 N-NMS
GRK: διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ
NAS: servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord,
KJV: and fellowservant in
INT: servant and fellow bondman in [the] Lord

Revelation 6:11 N-NMP
GRK: καὶ οἱ σύνδουλοι αὐτῶν καὶ
NAS: until [the number of] their fellow servants and their brethren
KJV: until their fellowservants also and
INT: both the fellow servants of them and

Revelation 19:10 N-NMS
GRK: Ὅρα μή σύνδουλός σού εἰμι
NAS: that; I am a fellow servant of yours
KJV: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy
INT: See [thou do it] not fellow bondman of you I am

Revelation 22:9 N-NMS
GRK: Ὅρα μή σύνδουλός σού εἰμι
NAS: that. I am a fellow servant of yours
KJV: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy
INT: See [thou do it] not fellow bondman of you I am

Strong's Greek 4889
10 Occurrences

συνδούλων — 1 Occ.
σύνδουλοι — 2 Occ.
σύνδουλόν — 1 Occ.
σύνδουλος — 4 Occ.
συνδούλου — 1 Occ.
συνδούλους — 1 Occ.