Lexical Summary suneimi: To be with, to accompany, to be present with Original Word: σύνειμι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be with. From sun and eimi (including its various inflections); to be in company with, i.e. Present at the time -- be with. see GREEK sun see GREEK eimi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and eimi Definition to be with. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4895: σύνειμι (1)σύνειμι (1), participle genitive plural masculine συνόντων: imperfect 3 person plural συνῆσαν; (σύν, and εἰμί to be); from Homer, Odyssey 7, 270 down; to be with: τίνι, one, Luke 9:18 (WH marginal reading συνήντησαν); Acts 22:11. Topical Lexicon Essential Idea Strong’s Greek 4895 expresses the simple but weighty reality of “being in company with someone.” In Scripture it conveys more than incidental proximity; it highlights purposeful presence that shapes understanding, fosters discipleship, and authenticates testimony. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Luke 9:18 – “One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them, ‘Who do the crowds say I am?’” Luke 9:18 – Companionship in Revelation • The Gospel scene pairs Jesus’ private prayer with the silent nearness of His disciples. Acts 22:11 – Companionship in Witness • Paul’s defense before the Jerusalem crowd relies on the corroboration of “those who were with me.” Theological Themes • Relational Knowledge: Scripture ties knowing Christ to being with Him (Mark 3:14; John 15:27). Strong’s 4895 underscores that knowledge grows in shared life, not isolation. Historical and Cultural Background First-century travel, learning, and legal verification depended heavily on companions. Whether a rabbi and his disciples or a traveler and his escort, being “with” someone granted safety, instruction, and credibility. Luke, a meticulous historian, employs this verb to signal reliable reportage (Luke 1:2-3; Acts 1:21-22). Ministry Implications • Prayer Meetings: Like the disciples in Luke 9:18, believers today draw insight when they unite around the praying Christ. Applications for the Church • Cultivate environments where believers are intentionally “with” one another and with Christ—small groups, mentoring relationships, and corporate worship. Summary Strong’s 4895 captures the dynamic of purposeful presence. Whether gathered around Jesus in prayer or guiding a newly blinded apostle, those “with” God’s servants become vital links in the unfolding revelation and authentication of the gospel. Forms and Transliterations συνέστω συνησαν συνήσαν συνῆσαν συνιόντος συνόντα συνοντων συνόντων sunesan sunēsan sunonton sunontōn synesan synêsan synēsan synē̂san synonton synontōn synónton synóntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 9:18 V-II-3PGRK: κατὰ μόνας συνῆσαν αὐτῷ οἱ KJV: his disciples were with him: and INT: in solitary were with him the Acts 22:11 V-PP-GMP Strong's Greek 4895 |
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