"pr. to cause to come together; to unite, knit together, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:2, 19; to infer, conclude, Acts 16:10; by impl. to prove, demonstrate, Acts 9:22; in NT to teach, instruct, Acts 19:33; 1 Cor. 2:16*"
Definition and meaning
pr. to cause to come together; to unite, knit together, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:2, 19; to infer, conclude, Acts 16:10; by impl. to prove, demonstrate, Acts 9:22; in NT to teach, instruct, Acts 19:33; 1 Cor. 2:16*
In the original Greek the word is written: συμβιβάζω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of symbibazo (G4822) across the King James Bible.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
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Common questions
Strong's G4822 (symbibazo) is a Greek word that means: pr. to cause to come together; to unite, knit together, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:2, 19; to infer, conclude, Acts 16:10; by impl. to prove, demonstrate, Acts 9:22; in NT to teach, instruct, Acts 19:33; 1 Cor.... It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.
The word symbibazo (G4822) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4822 is symbibazo, a Greek word defined as: pr. to cause to come together; to unite, knit together, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:2, 19; to infer, conclude, Acts 16:10; by impl. to prove, demonstrate, Acts . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
symbibazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.