### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **sýrō**, represented by `{{G4951}}`, means to trail, and is often translated as to **drag**, **draw**, or **hale**. It appears **5 times** across **5 unique verses** in the Bible. The word consistently conveys a sense of pulling or forceful movement, applied to people, objects, and symbolic figures.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical usage, `{{G4951}}` describes actions of both hostility and labor. It is used to depict the persecution of the early church, as when Saul was **haling** men and women to prison [[Acts 8:3]], and when Jason and other brethren were **drew** before the city rulers by a mob [[Acts 17:6]]. A similar force is used on the apostle Paul, who, after being stoned, was **drew** out of the city and left for dead [[Acts 14:19]]. In a different context, it illustrates the disciples' work, **dragging** a net full of fish to shore [[John 21:8]]. Symbolically, it describes the power of the dragon, whose tail **drew** a third of the stars from heaven [[Revelation 12:4]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the action of dragging or pulling:
* `{{G2147}}` **heurískō** (to find): This word often precedes the action of dragging. In Acts, a mob first tries to find Jason and the brethren, and when they could not **find** them, they dragged them before the authorities [[Acts 17:6]].
* `{{G3034}}` **litházō** (to stone): This violent act can be a precursor to being dragged. Paul was first **stoned** by the people of Lystra, and then his body was drawn out of the city [[Acts 14:19]].
* `{{G3860}}` **paradídōmi** (to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit): This word describes the result of being haled. Saul was dragging believers from their homes and **committed** them to prison [[Acts 8:3]].
* `{{G906}}` **bállō** (to throw): This word can follow the action of drawing. In Revelation, the dragon's tail first drew the stars of heaven and then did **cast** them to the earth, indicating a two-part action of gathering and expelling [[Revelation 12:4]].
### Theological Significance
The use of `{{G4951}}` highlights several significant themes in scripture.
* **Persecution of Believers:** The word is repeatedly used in Acts to illustrate the physical violence and hostility directed at the followers of Christ. They are forcibly dragged and haled by their persecutors ([[Acts 8:3]], [[Acts 17:6]]).
* **Symbol of Cosmic Rebellion:** In Revelation, the term is elevated to a cosmic scale. The dragon "drew" the stars with its tail, a powerful image representing a great spiritual conflict and the fall of angelic beings [[Revelation 12:4]].
* **The Toil of Discipleship:** In a non-violent context, the word describes the difficult, physical labor of the disciples as they obey Jesus's command, **dragging** the miraculous catch of fish to shore [[John 21:8]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G4951}}` is a dynamic verb that signifies a forceful pulling or dragging. While it appears only a few times, its applications are potent, ranging from the violent persecution of the saints in Acts to the laborious efforts of the disciples in the Gospels, and ultimately to the symbolic depiction of rebellion in the cosmic war of Revelation. The word consistently implies an external force being exerted to move something or someone from one place to another.
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