Lexical Summary sunomoreó: To border together, to adjoin Original Word: συνομορέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adjoinFrom sun and a derivative of a compound of the base of homou and the base of horion; to border together, i.e. Adjoin -- join hard. see GREEK sun see GREEK horion NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and homoreó (to border upon) Definition to border on NASB Translation next (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4927: συνομορέωσυνομορέω, συνομόρω; (συνομορος, having joint boundaries, bordering on, from σύν and ὅμορος, and this from ὁμός joint, and ὅρος a boundary); to border on, be contiguous to (A. V. join hard): τίνι, to a thing, Acts 18:7. (Byzantine writings.) Topical Lexicon Meaning and Context In Acts 18:7 the participle συνομοροῦσα describes the house of Titius Justus as physically adjoining—“sharing a boundary with”—the synagogue at Corinth. Luke supplies the detail immediately after Paul’s decision to turn to the Gentiles, placing the new Christian meeting place in literal contact with the old. Biblical Usage “So he left and went to the home of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. His house was next door to the synagogue.” (Acts 18:7) The lone occurrence highlights Paul’s continuing accessibility to the Jewish community. Although he had formally shaken out his garments (Acts 18:6), his ministry remained only a wall’s thickness away. Historical Background Corinth’s crowded insulae commonly featured attached residences and workshops. A Roman citizen like Titius Justus could easily own property contiguous with a synagogue. Luke’s architectural note harmonizes with the mid-first-century setting confirmed by Gallio’s proconsulship (Acts 18:12). Implications for Ministry • Strategic proximity—Paul chose visibility over withdrawal, keeping the gospel within earshot of those who opposed him. Thematic Connections Neighbor love (Leviticus 19:18; Mark 12:31) finds a concrete picture in two adjoining assemblies. The arrangement also echoes Paul’s ongoing burden for Israel (Romans 11:14) even while fulfilling his Gentile commission (Romans 1:16). Reflections for Today Acts 18:7 challenges believers to maintain nearness—geographical and relational—to those who have yet to receive the gospel. Homes, workplaces, and community venues can become modern “houses next door,” places where the message of Christ remains within immediate reach. Forms and Transliterations συνομορουσα συνομορούσα συνομοροῦσα συνούλωσιν sunomorousa synomorousa synomoroûsaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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