4857. sumphónésis
Strong's Lexicon
sumphónésis: Agreement, Harmony

Original Word: συμφώνησις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: sumphónésis
Pronunciation: soom-fo'-nay-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-fo'-nay-sis)
Definition: Agreement, Harmony
Meaning: harmony, agreement, concord.

Word Origin: Derived from the verb συμφωνέω (sumphóneó), meaning "to agree" or "to be in harmony."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumphónésis," the concept of agreement and unity can be related to Hebrew words like יַחַד (yachad, Strong's H3162), meaning "together" or "united."

Usage: The term "sumphónésis" refers to a state of agreement or harmony between parties. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a mutual understanding or concord, often in the context of prayer or decision-making within the Christian community. The concept emphasizes unity and collective purpose among believers.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of harmony was highly valued, both in music and in social relations. The term "sumphónésis" would have resonated with early Christians as they sought to live in unity amidst diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The early church emphasized the importance of agreement in doctrine and practice to maintain the integrity and witness of the Christian community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sumphóneó
Definition
agreement
NASB Translation
harmony (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4857: συμφώνησις

συμφώνησις, συμφωνησεως, (συμφωνέω), concord, agreement: πρός τινα, with one, 2 Corinthians 6:15. (Ecclesiastical writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
concord.

From sumphoneo; accordance -- concord.

see GREEK sumphoneo

Forms and Transliterations
συμφωνησις συμφώνησις sumphonesis sumphōnēsis symphonesis symphōnēsis symphṓnesis symphṓnēsis
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2 Corinthians 6:15 N-NFS
GRK: τίς δὲ συμφώνησις Χριστοῦ πρὸς
NAS: what harmony has Christ
KJV: And what concord hath Christ with
INT: what moreover concord Christ with

Strong's Greek 4857
1 Occurrence


συμφώνησις — 1 Occ.

















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