συζεύγνυμι
syzeúgnymi
G4801 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To yoke together, to bind or link closely together, most often in a literal sense of joining two entities (such as animals or objects) with a yoke; in extended or metaphorical uses, to join persons together with a close bond, specifically used for joining in marriage or forming a close union. Semantic range includes literal yoking, joining in union, and conjoining in intimate or formal relationships.
Semantic Range
to yoke together (literally), to bind together, to join in marriage, to be conjoined or united closely
Root / Etymology
From the preposition σύν (with, together) and the verb ζεύγνυμι (to yoke), built on the root ζευγ- which refers to a pair or team, often of animals. συζεύγνυμι literally means 'to yoke together.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, συζεύγνυμι appears rarely, mainly in the context of yoking animals or objects together for a common purpose. During the Hellenistic and Koine periods, its use extends metaphorically to describe close personal or social bonds, most notably in the context of marriage, paralleling the idea of two individuals being 'yoked together.' In the Septuagint and New Testament, the verb often relates specifically to marriage (cf. Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9), echoing both legal and social connotations of union. Standard English translations may render this verb as 'join together' or 'unite,' particularly in marital contexts, but the underlying image of yoking—a physical binding—can be obscured. The related noun ζεῦγος refers to a 'pair,' especially a team of oxen, reinforcing the image of two brought together as one functional unit.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from σύν and the base of ζεῦγος; to yoke together, i.e. (figuratively) conjoin (in marriage):--join together.
Root Family
ζευγ- (zeûgos) — to join, to pair, to yoke together
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4801-01 |
συνέζευξεν | sunezeuxen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
has joined together | yoked together | yoked together | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4801-01 |
Matthew 19:6 | συνέζευξεν | sunezeuxen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
has joined together | yoked together | yoked together |
G4801-01 |
Mark 10:9 | συνέζευξεν | sunezeuxen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
has joined together | yoked together | yoked together |