"to eat with, Acts 10:41; 11:3; 1 Cor. 5:11; by impl. to associate with, live on familiar terms with, Lk. 15:2; Gal. 2:12*"
Definition and meaning
to eat with, Acts 10:41; 11:3; 1 Cor. 5:11; by impl. to associate with, live on familiar terms with, Lk. 15:2; Gal. 2:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: συνεσθίω
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 synesthio (G4906) across the King James Bible.
And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G4906 (synesthio) is a Greek word that means: to eat with, Acts 10:41; 11:3; 1 Cor. 5:11; by impl. to associate with, live on familiar terms with, Lk. 15:2; Gal. 2:12* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word synesthio (G4906) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4906 is synesthio, a Greek word defined as: to eat with, Acts 10:41; 11:3; 1 Cor. 5:11; by impl. to associate with, live on familiar terms with, Lk. 15:2; Gal. 2:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
synesthio is a Greek word found in the New Testament.