"to draw, drag, Jn. 21:8; Rev. 12:4; to force away, hale before magistrates, etc., Acts 8:3; 14:19; 17:6*"
Definition and meaning
to draw, drag, Jn. 21:8; Rev. 12:4; to force away, hale before magistrates, etc., Acts 8:3; 14:19; 17:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: σύρω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 syro (G4951) across the King James Bible.
And the other disciples came in a little ship;(for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
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Common questions
Strong's G4951 (syro) is a Greek word that means: to draw, drag, Jn. 21:8; Rev. 12:4; to force away, hale before magistrates, etc., Acts 8:3; 14:19; 17:6* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word syro (G4951) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4951 is syro, a Greek word defined as: to draw, drag, Jn. 21:8; Rev. 12:4; to force away, hale before magistrates, etc., Acts 8:3; 14:19; 17:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
syro is a Greek word found in the New Testament.