συναυξάνω (G4885) — Greek Lexicon

συναυξάνω

synauxánō

G4885 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To grow or increase together; to experience growth simultaneously or in conjunction with others. This can refer to plants physically growing together in proximity, individuals or groups developing alongside one another, or broader contexts where things or people undergo a joint process of increase, development, or maturation.

Semantic Range

to grow together, to increase together, to mature in conjunction with others, to develop jointly, to experience mutual growth

Root / Etymology

From σύν (together, with) and αὐξάνω (to increase, grow). The prefix σύν indicates the sense of togetherness or joint action added to the basic idea of growth in αὐξάνω.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The verb συναυξάνω is rare, occurring only a handful of times in extant Greek literature, including later Koine and post-classical sources (e.g., New Testament: Colossians 2:19). In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the communal or collective growth of members connected to a larger body (e.g., the 'body' in Pauline imagery), emphasizing both unity and mutual development. In earlier Greek literature, the unprefixed αὐξάνω is more common, while the compounded form appears primarily in contexts emphasizing joint or interdependent growth. The term is not strictly limited to botanical contexts, although imagery of plants growing together (especially as a metaphor) is attested. English translations such as "grow together" do not fully capture the sense of mutual or simultaneous increase implied by the prefix. The word does not carry inherent religious or ritual meaning; its force is descriptive of joint process.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from σύν and αὐξάνω; to increase (grow up) together:--grow together.

Root Family

συναυξάνω (synauxanō) — grow, increase, grow together, increase together

Root αὐξ- (with prefix σύν-) to grow, to increase, to cause to grow

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G4885-01`	συναυξάνεσθαι	sunauxanesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	grow together	to be growing together	to grow together	1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G4885-01`	Matthew 13:30	συναυξάνεσθαι	sunauxanesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	grow together	to be growing together	to grow together

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