σὺν

sun

a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.

G4862

Matthew 26:35 · Word #8

Lexicon G4862

Lemmaσύν
Transliterationsýn
Strong'sG4862

Morphology PREP DAT All morphology codes

Part of Speech PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words
Case DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location

Lexical Info

Lemmaσύν
Strong'sG4862

SIBI-P1 G4862-01

in-close-union-with (governing dative)

Rootσύν (syn)
Core Meaningswith, together with, in union, in close association, accompaniment, participation
Semantic Rangeclose association, companionship, participation, joint action, instrumentality, addition, possession, resemblance; in compounds, often intensifies the idea of completeness or shared involvement
Conceptual Significanceσύν emphasizes shared life, participation, and covenantal union. In theological contexts it often expresses believers’ union with the Messiah (e.g., crucified-with, raised-with), highlighting solidarity, shared identity, and participation in divine action.
Morphological NotesPreposition (Gr,P) that regularly governs the dative case; indeclinable; expresses close association or union with its dative object.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering "in-close-union-with" reflects the core idea of σύν as denoting intimate association or union, closer than other Greek prepositions for "with." The morphology identifies it as a preposition governing the dative case, so the rendering notes its required dative complement while preserving its sense of shared participation or companionship.

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Word Usage (129 occurrences of G4862)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 25:27 σὺν sun
Matthew 26:35 σὺν sun
Matthew 27:38 σὺν sun
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