συνέδριον
sunedrion (G4892)
council
AI Word Study
The Greek word συνέδριον (sunedrion, Strong's number G4892) is translated as "council." It appears 22 times in the Bible. The definition suggests a gathering or meeting of individuals, likely held for a specific purpose or to make decisions. This usage implies that the word encompasses various types of councils, such as formal institutions, informal gatherings, or committees. The high frequency of appearances (22 times) suggests that councils played a significant role in the social, religious, and governmental structures of the ancient world, as well as the early Christian community. The various contexts in which this word is used may indicate different purposes or functions of these councils, highlighting their importance across various domains. In the context of ancient Greek and early Christian societies, councils seemed to be a common platform for decision-making and discussion. The significance of συνέδριον lies in its representation of the social dynamics and organizational structures that governed communities during that time. It also underscores the value placed on collective decision-making and the importance of gathering to discuss and solve problems.
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But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them.
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witnesses against Jesus to put him to death, and found none.
Immediately in the morning the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council, held a consultation, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him up to Pilate.
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, “What are we doing? For this man does many signs.
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
But one stood up in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honored by all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while.
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council,
All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.
But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him from the bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them.
Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, “Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until today.”
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!”
Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near.”
He said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though intending to inquire somewhat more accurately concerning him.
Desiring to know the cause why they accused him, I brought him down to their council.
Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,