Strong's Lexicon sumpathés: Sympathetic, compassionate Original Word: συμπαθής Word Origin: From the combination of "σύν" (syn, meaning "with") and "πάσχω" (paschō, meaning "to suffer" or "to experience"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of compassion is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible with words like "רַחוּם" (rachum, Strong's H7349) meaning "compassionate" or "merciful." Usage: The Greek word "συμπαθής" (sumpathés) conveys the idea of sharing in the feelings or sufferings of another, often translated as "sympathetic" or "compassionate." It implies a deep sense of empathy and understanding, where one is moved by the experiences of others and responds with kindness and care. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as compassion and sympathy were often discussed in philosophical and ethical contexts. The early Christian community, influenced by the teachings of Jesus, placed a strong emphasis on love, mercy, and compassion as central tenets of the faith. This was in contrast to the often harsh and competitive nature of Roman society, where personal honor and status were highly valued. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and paschó Definition sympathetic NASB Translation sympathetic (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4835: συμπαθήςσυμπαθής, συμπαθες (σύν and πάσχω), suffering or feeling the like with another, sympathetic: 1 Peter 3:8, cf. Romans 12:15. (Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sympathetic, understandingFrom sumpascho; having a fellow-feeling ("sympathetic"), i.e. (by implication) mutually commiserative -- having compassion one of another. see GREEK sumpascho Forms and Transliterations συμπαθεις συμπαθείς συμπαθεῖς sumpatheis sympatheis sympatheîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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