Lexical Summary suntrechó: To run together, to rush together, to come together Original Word: συντρέχω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance run together From sun and trecho (including its alternate); to rush together (hastily assemble) or headlong (figuratively) -- run (together, with). see GREEK sun see GREEK trecho NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and trechó Definition to run with NASB Translation ran together (1), ran...together (1), run (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4936: συντρέχωσυντρέχω; 2 aorist συνέδραμον; from (Homer), Aeschylus, Herodotus down; 1. to run together: of the gathering of a multitude of people, ἐκεῖ, Mark 6:33; πρός τινα, Acts 3:11. 2. to run along with others; metaphorically, to rush with i. e. cast oneself, plunge, 1 Peter 4:4. (Compare: ἐπισυντρέχω.) Strong’s Greek 4936 portrays an urgent convergence—people physically or morally “running together.” Its three New Testament occurrences trace a movement from eager crowds pursuing Jesus, through astonished worshippers gathering around the apostles, to worldly companions pressing believers toward sinful excess. The word pictures a momentum that can serve either God’s purposes or the impulses of fallen humanity. Occurrences in Scripture • Mark 6:33 — “But many saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.” Narrative Significance in the Gospel of Mark The verb depicts the spontaneous enthusiasm of Galilean villagers chasing after Jesus and the disciples to the remote shore. Their “running together” highlights Christ’s magnetic authority and foreshadows the miraculous feeding that follows (Mark 6:34-44). The crowd’s earnest pursuit contrasts with later rejection in the Gospel record, reminding ministers that early excitement must mature into genuine discipleship. The Apostolic Miracle at the Beautiful Gate In Acts 3:11 the healed lame man “clung to Peter and John,” sparking a surge of onlookers into Solomon’s Colonnade. This collective rush provides Peter a platform to proclaim the risen Christ (Acts 3:12-26). Here the verb underscores how signs and wonders gather listeners for the gospel. Historically, the portico functioned as a public thoroughfare inside the Temple complex, allowing the miracle’s news to spread swiftly among devout pilgrims. Peter’s Pastoral Warning in 1 Peter 4:4 Writing decades later, Peter re-uses the same verb to describe unbelievers shocked that Christians no longer “run together” with them into debauchery. The imagery of a reckless torrent contrasts sharply with the orderly, holy life of the redeemed (1 Peter 4:1-5). By echoing the same term, Peter implicitly reminds his readers that the crowd one joins reveals one’s allegiance—either to Christ or to sinful desire. Theological Themes 1. Magnetism of Truth: In Mark and Acts the verb testifies to the drawing power of Jesus’ presence and of Spirit-empowered ministry. Ministry Applications • Evangelism: Expect God to use visible acts of compassion and power to gather seekers, and be prepared to preach immediately, as Peter did. Historical and Cultural Background Urban centers of the first-century Mediterranean fostered rapid word-of-mouth communication. Public squares (agorai), synagogues, and the Temple courts allowed news to travel by gathering crowds. The verb 4936 fits this milieu, capturing both the physical act of rushing through narrow streets and the social phenomenon of collective curiosity. In rabbinic literature similar expressions describe students flocking to hear a famed teacher, reinforcing the New Testament portrayal of Jesus as Rabbi. Conclusion Strong’s 4936 illustrates how swiftly a shared impulse can unite people—toward Christ in faith or away from Him in sin. The term challenges the Church to create godly movements that draw multitudes to the Savior, while cautioning believers to resist the undertow of a culture running headlong into destructive excess. Englishman's Concordance Mark 6:33 V-AIA-3PGRK: τῶν πόλεων συνέδραμον ἐκεῖ καὶ NAS: recognized [them] and ran there KJV: him, and ran afoot thither INT: the cities ran together there and Acts 3:11 V-AIA-3S 1 Peter 4:4 V-PPA-GMP Strong's Greek 4936 |
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