Berean Strong's Lexicon sumbasileuó: To reign together, to co-reign Original Word: συμβασιλεύω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "συν" (sun), meaning "with" or "together," and "βασιλεύω" (basileuó), meaning "to reign" or "to rule." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumbasileuó," the concept of reigning or ruling is often expressed in Hebrew by the root מלך (malak), which means "to reign" or "to be king." Usage: The verb "sumbasileuó" conveys the idea of reigning or ruling together with someone else. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the shared reign of believers with Christ, emphasizing the intimate and participatory nature of the believer's future role in God's kingdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of co-reigning was not uncommon, especially in monarchies where a king might share power with a co-regent or heir. This cultural understanding provides a backdrop for the New Testament's use of "sumbasileuó," illustrating the honor and responsibility bestowed upon believers as they are invited to share in Christ's reign. The idea of co-reigning also reflects the biblical theme of believers being adopted into God's family and becoming heirs with Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and basileuó Definition to reign with NASB Translation reign (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4821: συμβασιλεύωσυμβασιλεύω (T συνβασιλεύω so now WH (in examples as below); cf. σύν, v, II. at the end): future συμβασιλεύσω; 1 aorist συνεβασίλευσα; to reign together: τίνι, with one; properly, Polybius 30, 2, 4; Lucian, dial. deor. 16, 2; often in Plutarch (also in Dionysius Halicarnassus, Strabo); metaphorically, to possess supreme honor, liberty, blessedness, with one in the kingdom of God: 1 Corinthians 4:8 (cf. Winers Grammar, 41 b. 5 N. 2; Buttmann, § 139, 10); 2 Timothy 2:12; see βαιλεύω. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reign with. From sun and basileuo; to be co-regent (figuratively) -- reign with. see GREEK sun see GREEK basileuo Forms and Transliterations συμβασιλεύσομεν συμβασιλεύσωμεν συμβασταχθήσεται συνβασιλευσομεν συνβασιλεύσομεν συνβασιλευσωμεν συνβασιλεύσωμεν sumbasileusomen sumbasileusōmen symbasileusomen symbasileusōmen symbasileúsomen symbasileúsōmenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 4:8 V-ASA-1PGRK: ἡμεῖς ὑμῖν συμβασιλεύσωμεν NAS: so that we also might reign with you. KJV: we also might reign with you. INT: we you might reign with 2 Timothy 2:12 V-FIA-1P Strong's Greek 4821 |
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