συμπίνω (G4844) — Greek Lexicon

συμπίνω

sympínō

G4844 verb

SILEX Entry

Root πιν- to drink, to consume liquid

Definition

To drink together with someone, to partake of a beverage in company; primarily emphasizes the shared action of drinking, often in a social, communal, or ritual context. The core meaning is the act of mutual or joint consumption of drink.

Semantic Range

to drink with someone, to partake in drinking together, to share a beverage, to join in a communal or ritual cup, to participate in a drinking event

Root / Etymology

From the preposition σύν (with, together) and the verb πίνω (to drink); literally 'to drink with.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

The verb συμπίνω is a compound found primarily in later Greek and is not attested in major classical texts; its use is characteristic of Koine and later prose. The term occurs rarely in extant Greek literature and New Testament writings (e.g., Mark 14:23), typically describing the act of drinking together as part of a communal meal or ritual, such as sharing a cup. In such contexts, it denotes not merely the act of consuming a beverage, but participation in a shared experience, underscoring social or communal bonds. Standard English translations like 'drink with' generally capture the surface meaning, but may miss the implied sense of fellowship, shared participation, or communal ritual inherent in the Greek term's use, particularly in contexts such as covenantal meals or social gatherings. The nuance is distinct from solitary drinking (πίνω) and emphasizes group action.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from σύν and πίνω; to partake a beverage in company:--drink with.

Root Family

συμπίνω (sympinō) — to drink, to consume liquid, to drink together, to share a drink

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G4844-01`	συνεπίομεν	sunepiomen	`V AOR ACT IND 1P PL`	drank	we drank together	we drank together	1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G4844-01`	Acts 10:41	συνεπίομεν	sunepiomen	`V AOR ACT IND 1P PL`	drank	we drank together	we drank together

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