Biblica Analytica
G4962 Greek

συστρέφω

sustrephō

to gather

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to gather
Transliteration
sustrephō
Strong's Number
G4962
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided data, the Greek word "συνστρέφω" (sustrephō) has a definition of "to gather." Its limited occurrences in the Bible, only 2, suggests a nuanced or specialized usage, which may indicate it was a word with a particular context or idiom. The verb might have been used in situations where gathering involved direction or movement, but without more occurrences or related definitions, we cannot be certain. However, the verb's meaning as "to gather" implies a centralization or assembly of people, objects, or ideas. Given its limited range and specialized usage, the significance of the word "συνστρέφω" lies in its potential to reveal a distinct aspect of biblical thought and culture, particularly in areas involving communal activity, movement, or assembly.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4962
Lemma
συστρέφω
Transliteration
sustrephō
Definition
to gather
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text