"perceive, become aware of, realize, Acts 12:12; 14:6*"
Definition and meaning
perceive, become aware of, realize, Acts 12:12; 14:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: συνοράω
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 synorao (G4894) across the King James Bible.
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
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Common questions
Strong's G4894 (synorao) is a Greek word that means: perceive, become aware of, realize, Acts 12:12; 14:6* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word synorao (G4894) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4894 is synorao, a Greek word defined as: perceive, become aware of, realize, Acts 12:12; 14:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
synorao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.