### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **sýnchysis**, represented by `{{G4799}}`, is defined as a commixture or, figuratively, a riotous disturbance and is translated as **confusion**. Its appearance in scripture is highly specific, occurring only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{G4799}}` occurs in the narrative of a city-wide uproar in Ephesus. The verse states that "the whole city was filled with **confusion**" [[Acts 19:29]]. This state of disturbance was not passive; it led directly to a mob action where two of Paul's companions, Gaius `{{G1050}}` and Aristarchus `{{G708}}`, were seized. The chaotic energy then coalesced as the crowd rushed into the theatre with a unified purpose.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its context help illustrate the scene of this riotous disturbance:
* `{{G4130}}` **plḗthō** (to "fill"): This indicates that the **confusion** was not a minor event but completely engulfed the city, being filled with it [[Acts 19:29]].
* `{{G4884}}` **synarpázō** (to snatch together, i.e. seize): This describes the direct result of the confusion, where the crowd violently caught Paul's companions [[Acts 19:29]].
* `{{G3661}}` **homothymadón** (unanimously): This adverb shows that despite the chaotic nature of the **confusion**, the crowd acted with a single, unified mind in its rush to the theatre [[Acts 19:29]].
* `{{G3729}}` **hormáō** (to dash or plunge): This verb conveys the violent and impulsive movement of the crowd as they **rushed** into the theatre, propelled by the city-wide disturbance [[Acts 19:29]].
### Theological Significance
The narrative weight of `{{G4799}}` is found in its depiction of social volatility and its consequences.
* **A Catalyst for Violence:** The **confusion** is presented as the direct cause for the mob seizing Gaius and Aristarchus. It highlights how widespread disorder can quickly escalate into targeted action against individuals [[Acts 19:29]].
* **Collective Unrest:** The term emphasizes a disturbance that affected the **whole** `{{G3650}}` **city** `{{G4172}}`, showing the pervasive nature of the uproar that threatened the safety of Paul and his fellow travelers.
* **Anarchy with a Purpose:** The event described is one of focused chaos. The **confusion** `{{G4799}}` fuels a mob that, while riotous, acts **with one accord** `{{G3661}}` in its subsequent actions, demonstrating how a crowd can become a unified and dangerous force.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G4799}}` is a term used with great specificity to describe more than simple bewilderment. It captures the essence of a riotous disturbance that consumed an entire city. Its single appearance in scripture provides a vivid picture of how collective **confusion** can transform into a directed, violent movement, as seen in the seizure of Paul's companions in travel `{{G4898}}` during the Ephesian uproar.
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