Lexicon sustatikos: Commendatory, recommending Original Word: συστατικός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance commendableFrom a derivative of sunistao; introductory, i.e. Recommendatory -- of commendation. see GREEK sunistao HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4956 systatikós – properly, what stands together, referring to a coherent endorsement, or letter of commendation (used only in 2 Cor 3:1). See 4921 (synistēmi). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sunistémi Definition constructive, commendatory NASB Translation commendation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4956: συστατικόςσυστατικός (Tr συντατικος (cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συστατικη, συστατικον (συνίστημι, which see), commendatory, introductory: ἐπιστολαί συστατικαι (A. V. epistles of commendation), 2 Corinthians 3:1a, 1b R G, and often in ecclesiastical writings, many examples of which have been collected by Lydius, Agonistica sacra (Zutph. 1700), p. 123, 15; (Suicer, Thesaurus Eccles. ii., 1194f). (γράμματα παῥ αὐτοῦ λαβεῖν συστατικα, Epictetus diss. 2, 3, 1; (cf. (Diogenes Laërtius 8, 87); τό κάλλος παντός ἐπιστολιου συστατικωτερον, Aristotle, in (Diogenes Laërtius 5, 18, and in Stobaeus, flor. 65, 11, 2:435, Gaisf. edition). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb συνίστημι (synistēmi), which means "to place together," "to introduce," or "to commend."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συστατικός, the concept of commendation or recommendation can be related to Hebrew terms that involve approval or endorsement, such as יָדַע (yada, Strong's H3045), which can mean "to know" or "to acknowledge," often used in contexts of recognizing or endorsing someone. Another related concept might be found in the use of שָׁבַח (shabach, Strong's H7623), meaning "to praise" or "to commend," which reflects the idea of giving approval or recommendation. Usage: The term συστατικός is used in contexts where there is a need to commend or recommend, often in the form of letters or statements that serve to introduce or vouch for someone’s character or credentials. Context: The Greek term συστατικός appears in the New Testament in contexts related to commendation or recommendation. In the early Christian community, letters of commendation were often used to introduce believers to new congregations or to vouch for their character and faith. This practice is reflected in the Apostle Paul's writings, where he addresses the need for such letters. For instance, in 2 Corinthians 3:1, Paul questions the necessity of letters of recommendation, stating, "Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?" (BSB). Here, Paul emphasizes the authenticity and sufficiency of his ministry and relationship with the Corinthians, suggesting that the believers themselves are his "letter of recommendation," written on their hearts by the Spirit. Forms and Transliterations συστατικων συστατικών συστατικῶν sustatikon sustatikōn systatikon systatikôn systatikōn systatikō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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