What does synapago mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4879

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

to lead or carry away with; to seduce; pass. to be led away

In the original Greek the word is written: συναπάγω

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman Empire (c. AD 57)

Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.

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

Top 3 Bible verses with synapago

These are the most notable occurrences of synapago (G4879) across the King James Bible.

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Galatians 2:13

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

2 Peter 3:17

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about synapago

What does synapago mean in Greek?

Strong's G4879 (synapago) is a Greek word that means: to lead or carry away with; to seduce; pass. to be led away It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does synapago appear in the Bible?

The word synapago (G4879) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4879?

Strong's G4879 is synapago, a Greek word defined as: to lead or carry away with; to seduce; pass. to be led away. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is synapago in the Old Testament or New Testament?

synapago is a Greek word found in the New Testament.