Strong's Lexicon sunakoloutheó: To accompany, to follow together Original Word: συνακολουθέω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (sun, meaning "with" or "together") and ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheó, meaning "to follow"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συνακολουθέω, the concept of following closely or accompanying can be seen in Hebrew words like לָוָה (lavah, Strong's H3867) meaning "to join" or "to accompany." Usage: The verb συνακολουθέω (sunakoloutheó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of accompanying or following someone closely. It implies a sense of partnership or joint participation in a journey or mission. This term is often used in the context of discipleship, where followers are called to walk alongside their leader, sharing in their experiences and mission. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of following a teacher or leader was integral to the process of learning and discipleship. Philosophers and rabbis would gather disciples who would accompany them, learning through observation and participation. This cultural practice is reflected in the New Testament, where Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him, not just in a physical sense, but in a commitment to His teachings and way of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and akoloutheó Definition to follow along with NASB Translation accompanied (1), accompany (1), following (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4870: συνακολουθέωσυνακολουθέω, συνακολούθω; imperfect συνηκολουθουν; 1 aorist συνηκολούθησα; from Aristophanes, Thucydides, Isocrates down; to follow together with others, to accompany: τίνι, one, Mark 5:37 (whereas Lachmann has ἀκολουθῆσαι); Mark 14:51 L T Tr WH; Luke 23:49. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance follow. From sun and akoloutheo; to accompany -- follow. see GREEK sun see GREEK akoloutheo Forms and Transliterations συνακολουθησαι συνακολουθῆσαι συνακολουθήσασαι συνακολουθουσαι συνακολουθοῦσαι συνηκολουθει συνηκολούθει sunakolouthesai sunakolouthēsai sunakolouthousai sunekolouthei sunēkolouthei synakolouthesai synakolouthêsai synakolouthēsai synakolouthē̂sai synakolouthousai synakolouthoûsai synekolouthei synekoloúthei synēkolouthei synēkoloútheiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 5:37 V-ANAGRK: μετ' αὐτοῦ συνακολουθῆσαι εἰ μὴ NAS: no one to accompany Him, except Peter KJV: he suffered no man to follow him, save INT: with him to follow if not Mark 14:51 V-IIA-3S Luke 23:49 V-APA-NFP Strong's Greek 4870 |
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