συγκατατίθεμαι
synkatatíthemai
G4784 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To join in agreement with another, to consent, or to align oneself with a proposal or opinion expressed by others. The term emphasizes entering into shared agreement or approval, usually in the context of group decision-making or deliberation. It can also carry the sense of contributing one's agreement or assent to a collective judgment or plan.
Semantic Range
to join in agreement with, to give one's assent together with others, to consent, to participate in a collective decision, to approve in company, to align oneself with a group's choice
Root / Etymology
From σύν (together with) and κατατίθημι (to set down, deposit, lay aside); literally, 'to deposit or set down with' others. The verb is in the middle voice, indicating participation in the act of agreement.
Historical & Contextual Notes
First attested in Hellenistic Greek, συγκατατίθεμαι appears in the New Testament (e.g., Luke 23:51) particularly in settings of collective decision or public council. Unlike simple forms of 'to agree' (e.g., συμφημί), this term underscores participation in a decision—an active contribution to a group's conclusion. In Septuagintal usage, the term is rare or absent, with agreement more commonly expressed by forms like συμφωνέω. English translations typically use 'consent,' 'agree,' or 'assent,' but these do not always capture the nuance of joining with others in a deliberate and participatory sense. The underlying metaphor is likely a civic or legal one, suggesting the action of casting a vote or giving formal approval as part of a group. Distinguish from simple agreement (συμφωνέω), which may lack the sense of active participation or formal consent.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
middle from σύν and κατατίθημι; to deposit (one's vote or opinion) in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to accord with:--consent.
Root Family
συγκατατίθεμαι (synkatatithemai) — join with, deposit together, agree with, consent
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4784-01 |
συνκατατεθειμένος | sunkatatetheimenos | V PRF MID PTCP NOM M SG |
having consented | having joined in agreement | having joined in agreement | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4784-01 |
Luke 23:51 | συνκατατεθειμένος | sunkatatetheimenos | V PRF MID PTCP NOM M SG |
having consented | having joined in agreement | having joined in agreement |