Strong's Lexicon sustasiastés: Rebel, Instigator, Conspirator Original Word: συστασιαστής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb συνίστημι (synistēmi), meaning "to stand together" or "to associate with." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like סָרָה (sarah - rebellion) or מֶרִי (meri - rebellion), which describe acts of defiance against God or authority. Usage: The term συστασιαστής refers to someone who is involved in a rebellion or conspiracy. It denotes a person who actively participates in or incites a revolt against authority. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are part of a group opposing established order or governance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, political and social stability were highly valued, and rebellion was often met with severe punishment. The term συστασιαστής would have been understood as a serious accusation, implying a threat to the peace and order of society. In the Jewish context, rebellion against Roman rule was a common occurrence, and various groups, such as the Zealots, were known for their insurrectionist activities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for stasiastés, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4955: συστασιαστήςσυστασιαστής, συστασιαστου, ὁ (see στασιαστής), a companion in insurrection, fellow-rioter: Mark 15:7 R G (Josephus, Antiquities 14, 2, 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rebelFrom a compound of sun and a derivative of stasis; a fellow-insurgent -- make insurrection with. see GREEK sun see GREEK stasis Forms and Transliterations στασιαστων στασιαστῶν συστάσει συστασιαστών stasiaston stasiastôn stasiastōn stasiastō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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