"with, together with, Mt. 25:27; 26:35; 27:38; attendant on, 1 Cor. 15:10; besides, Lk. 24:21; with, with the assistance of, 1 Cor. 5:4; with, in the same manner as, Gal. 3:9; εἶναι σύν τινι, to be with any one, to be in company with, accompany, Lk. 2:13; 8:38; to be on the side o..."
Definition and meaning
with, together with, Mt. 25:27; 26:35; 27:38; attendant on, 1 Cor. 15:10; besides, Lk. 24:21; with, with the assistance of, 1 Cor. 5:4; with, in the same manner as, Gal. 3:9; εἶναι σύν τινι, to be with any one, to be in company with, accompany, Lk. 2:13; 8:38; to be on the side of, be a partisan of any one, Acts 4:13; 14:4; οἱ σύν τινι, those with any one, the companions of any one, Mk. 2:26; Acts 22:9; the colleagues, associates of any one, Acts 5:17, 21
In the original Greek the word is written: σύν
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 syn (G4862) across the King James Bible.
Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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Common questions
Strong's G4862 (syn) is a Greek word that means: with, together with, Mt. 25:27; 26:35; 27:38; attendant on, 1 Cor. 15:10; besides, Lk. 24:21; with, with the assistance of, 1 Cor. 5:4; with, in the same manner as, Gal. 3:9; εἶναι σύν τινι, to be wit... It appears 120 times in the King James Bible.
The word syn (G4862) appears 120 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4862 is syn, a Greek word defined as: with, together with, Mt. 25:27; 26:35; 27:38; attendant on, 1 Cor. 15:10; besides, Lk. 24:21; with, with the assistance of, 1 Cor. 5:4; with, in the s. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
syn is a Greek word found in the New Testament.