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συνδέω

syndéō

G4887 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To bind together, to fasten together with; in passive and middle constructions, to be bound together with or to be united by the same bond, including the literal binding of people (often with chains or ropes) and the broader sense of sharing a condition or fate with another (such as imprisonment). In metaphorical or figurative usage, it refers to sharing a connection or circumstance in common.

Semantic Range

to bind (two or more) together physically, to fasten (with), to be bound with or to someone (especially as a fellow prisoner), to share a common bond or fate, to be united with

Root / Etymology

Formed from the preposition σύν (meaning 'with, together with') and δέω ('to bind, tie'). Thus, συνδέω literally means 'to bind together with.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

First attested in Hellenistic Greek with a straightforward sense of physically binding persons or objects together. In the New Testament and Septuagint, most occurrences relate to being confined together, especially in imprisonment—hence the frequent translation 'to be bound with' (e.g., sharing imprisonment or chains). The middle voice emphasizes mutual participation or shared status (e.g., 'one who is a fellow prisoner with'). Figurative or extended senses (such as mutual obligation or fate) are context-dependent. While English versions sometimes translate as 'be bound with', these do not entirely reflect the shared, mutual quality implied by the Greek, which highlights common experience or circumstance rather than mere physical connection.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from σύν and δέω; to bind with, i.e. (passively) be a fellow-prisoner (figuratively):--be bound with.

Root Family

συν-δε- (syndéō) — to bind together, to unite, to fasten with

Root συν-δε- to bind together, to unite, to fasten with

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G4887-01 συνδεδεμένοι sundedemenoi V PRF PASS PTCP NOM M PL bound with them having been bound together having been bound together with 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G4887-01 Hebrews 13:3 συνδεδεμένοι sundedemenoi V PRF PASS PTCP NOM M PL bound with them having been bound together having been bound together with
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