Strong's Lexicon sunthruptó: To shatter, to crush together, to break in pieces Original Word: συνθρύπτω Word Origin: From σύν (G4862, "with") and θρύπτω (G2352, "to break" or "to crush") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of breaking or shattering is שָׁבַר (shabar, H7665), which means "to break" or "to shatter." This term is used in passages like Psalm 2:9, "You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery." Usage: The verb "sunthruptó" conveys the action of breaking or crushing something into pieces. It implies a forceful and complete destruction, often used metaphorically to describe the breaking of physical objects or the shattering of abstract concepts like pride or power. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of breaking or shattering was often associated with defeat or the destruction of enemies. The imagery of crushing or shattering was also used in prophetic and apocalyptic literature to describe divine judgment or the overthrow of oppressive powers. In the context of the New Testament, such imagery would resonate with the audience's understanding of God's ultimate authority and power to dismantle human or spiritual opposition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and thruptó (to break in pieces) Definition to break in pieces, crush NASB Translation breaking (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4919: συνθρυπτοσυνθρυπτο, participle nominative plural masculine συνθρύπτοντές; to break in pieces, to crush: metaphorically, τήν καρδίαν, to break one's heart, i. e. to deprive of strength and courage, dispirit, incapacitate for enduring trials, Acts 21:13. (In ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break. From sun and thrupto (to crumble); to crush together, i.e. (figuratively) to dispirit -- break. see GREEK sun Forms and Transliterations συνθρυπτοντες συνθρύπτοντές sunthruptontes synthryptontes synthrýptontésLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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