Strong's Lexicon suntomós: Short, concise, brief Original Word: σύντομος Word Origin: From the Greek root σύν (syn, meaning "together") and τέμνω (temnō, meaning "to cut") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "suntomós," the concept of brevity and conciseness can be found in Hebrew words like קָצַר (qatsar, Strong's H7114), which means "to be short" or "to shorten." Usage: The Greek word "suntomós" is used to describe something that is concise or brief in nature. It conveys the idea of being succinct or cutting to the point without unnecessary elaboration. In the context of biblical literature, it often refers to speech or writing that is direct and to the point. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and the art of persuasion were highly valued. Being able to communicate effectively and succinctly was considered a skill of great importance. The use of "suntomós" would have been appreciated in contexts where clarity and brevity were necessary, such as in legal, philosophical, or theological discussions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from suntomos (cut short); from suntemnó Definition briefly NASB Translation brief (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4935: συντόμωςσυντόμως (συντέμνω) (from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Plato down), adverb, concisely i. e. briefly, in few words: ἀκοῦσαι τίνος, Acts 24:4 (γράψαι, Josephus, contra Apion 1, 1; διδάσκειν, ibid. 1, 6, 2; (εἰπεῖν, ibid. 2, 14, 1; ἐξαγγέλλειν, Mark 16 WH (rejected) 'Shorter Conclusion')); for examples from Greek writings see Passow (or Liddell and Scott) under the word, at the end. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance briefly Adverb from a derivative of suntemno; concisely (briefly) -- a few words. see GREEK suntemno Forms and Transliterations συντομως συντόμως suntomos suntomōs syntomos syntomōs syntómos syntómōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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