"a gathering, tumultuous assembly, Acts 19:40; a combination, conspiracy, Acts 23:12*"
Definition and meaning
a gathering, tumultuous assembly, Acts 19:40; a combination, conspiracy, Acts 23:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: συστροφή
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 systrophe (G4963) across the King James Bible.
For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
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Common questions
Strong's G4963 (systrophe) is a Greek word that means: a gathering, tumultuous assembly, Acts 19:40; a combination, conspiracy, Acts 23:12* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word systrophe (G4963) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4963 is systrophe, a Greek word defined as: a gathering, tumultuous assembly, Acts 19:40; a combination, conspiracy, Acts 23:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
systrophe is a Greek word found in the New Testament.