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G4867

συναθροίζω

synathroízō /soon-ath-royd'-zo/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom σύν and (to hoard)
Meaningto convene
KJV usagecall (gather) together.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of synathroízō — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word synathroízō, represented by G4867, means to convene, or to call or gather together. It is formed from the preposition G4862 sýn, meaning "with or together." Appearing 3 times in 3 unique verses, this term signifies an intentional assembly of people for a specific purpose.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical usage, G4867 describes critical gatherings. Following Peter's miraculous release from prison, believers were found gathered together for prayer at the house of Mary Acts 12:12. In Ephesus, the silversmith Demetrius called together workmen of a similar craft to address the threat to their trade posed by the apostles' preaching Acts 19:25. After the resurrection, the two disciples from Emmaus returned to Jerusalem and found the eleven disciples gathered together with their companions Luke 24:33.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help illuminate the context of these gatherings:

  • G4862 sýn (with or together): This root preposition denotes union and companionship. It is used alongside G4867 to describe those who were with the eleven disciples when they were found gathered Luke 24:33.
  • G4336 proseúchomai (to pray to God): This word defines the purpose of one of the key gatherings, where many were found praying after being gathered together Acts 12:12.
  • G2040 ergátēs (a toiler; figuratively, a teacher:--labourer, worker(-men)): This identifies the specific group that was called together, as Demetrius convened the workmen of his trade Acts 19:25.
  • G2147 heurískō (to find): This verb is used to describe the moment the Emmaus disciples found the others already gathered together in Jerusalem, highlighting the assembly as a destination Luke 24:33.

Theological Significance

The use of G4867 carries significant weight, highlighting pivotal moments of assembly for the early community.

  • Corporate Prayer: The gathering of believers for prayer underscores the importance of communal supplication. In a moment of crisis, the church was gathered together to intercede for Peter Acts 12:12.
  • Apostolic Fellowship: The term is used for the gathering of the eleven disciples and others after the resurrection. This assembly represents a foundational moment for the Christian community, coming together to confirm the truth of the risen Lord Luke 24:33.
  • Purposeful Assembly: Whether for spiritual worship or secular mobilization, G4867 signifies the act of intentionally convening a group for a unified purpose, as when the craftsmen were called together Acts 19:25.

Summary

In summary, G4867 moves beyond a simple definition of gathering. It points to specific, purposeful assemblies that are central to the narrative. From the prayer meetings that sustained the early church to the foundational gathering of the apostles after the resurrection, synathroízō illustrates the deliberate act of bringing people together to form a cohesive unit for a common cause.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a verb across 3 occurrences, inflected in 3 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Aorist Active Participle Nominative Singular Masculine 1×
  • Perfect Passive Participle Accusative Plural Masculine 1×
  • Perfect Passive Participle Nominative Plural Masculine 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Accusative
The direct object of the verb.
Singular
One.
Plural
More than one.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.
Aorist
Action viewed as a single whole — usually a simple past event.
Perfect
A completed act whose results continue.
Active
The subject performs the action.
Passive
The subject is acted upon.
Participle
A verbal adjective — describes while carrying the verb's action.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G4862 σύν a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, compani G4336 προσεύχομαι from πρός and εὔχομαι; to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship:--pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer. G2040 ἐργάτης from ἔργον; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher:--labourer, worker(-men). G2147 εὑρίσκω a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 3 verses across 2 of the 27 books. Most frequent in Acts (2 verses); never once in the other 25.

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Luke
2
Acts

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.