ἐπισυντρέχω
episuntrechō
to run together
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐπισυντρέχω (episuntrechō) is a verb that means "to run together." This unique meaning suggests a sense of unity or convergence, where two or more things move towards each other in a swift and possibly forceful manner. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only once), it is likely that this word is used in a specific context to convey a particular idea or image. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the range of usage or the significance of this word in the broader context of the biblical narrative. However, based on its definition, it is possible that ἐπισυντρέχω is used to describe a moment of intense encounter or confrontation, where two opposing forces or entities come together in a dramatic or pivotal way.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text