συναλίζω
synalízō
G4871 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To gather or bring together, to meet as a group; to be united or assembled with others. In specific contexts, refers to convening a group for discussion, instruction, or shared activity.
Semantic Range
to assemble together, to gather as a group, to be united in purpose, to meet with others, to convene
Root / Etymology
From σύν ('with, together') and the verb ἁλίζω ('to gather, assemble'), thus meaning 'to assemble together.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
συναλίζω is a relatively rare verb, found in later Greek sources and in the New Testament (notably in Acts 1:4). The root ἁλίζω is more common in classical Greek, meaning 'to gather in crowds' or 'throng together', with συναλίζω intensifying the sense through the prefix σύν to emphasize collective gathering. In Acts 1:4, it describes the act of Jesus gathering with his followers, denoting not just physical assembly but a purposeful convening, likely for instruction. The verb may carry nuances of unity or shared purpose beyond simply being in the same place. Standard English translations tend to render it as 'assemble,' 'gather together,' or 'meet with,' sometimes obscuring the sense of purposeful or united gathering. There is limited attestation of this specific compound outside biblical Greek, and it may reflect a Semitic influence in usage in the New Testament. Not to be confused with συναθροίζω or συνέρχομαι, though all connote coming together.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from σύν and (to throng); to accumulate, i.e. convene:--assemble together.
Root Family
συναλίζ- (synalízō) — to gather, to assemble, to meet together
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4871-01 |
συναλιζόμενος | sunalizomenos | V PRS MID PTCP NOM M SG |
being assembled together | assembling together | assembling together | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4871-01 |
Acts 1:4 | συναλιζόμενος | sunalizomenos | V PRS MID PTCP NOM M SG |
being assembled together | assembling together | assembling together |