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G4777 (συγκακοπαθέω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4777
Original Word: συγκακοπαθέω
Transliteration: synkakopathéō
Pronunciation: soong-kak-op-ath-eh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4862 (σύν) and G2553 (κακοπαθέω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1609

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Definition

Strong 1890 to suffer hardship in company with

be partaker of afflictions

from G4862 (σύν) and G2553 (κακοπαθέω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4777: A compound verb meaning "to suffer hardship together with." From σύν (with), κακός (evil/trouble), and πάθος (suffering). Used in contexts of shared suffering for the gospel, particularly emphasizing the voluntary endurance of hardship in fellowship with other believers and the Messiah.

U- Unveiling the Word

Συγκακοπαθέω encompasses the profound concept of shared suffering in the context of Christian ministry and discipleship. The word uniquely combines the ideas of fellowship, hardship, and endurance, emphasizing how believers participate together in suffering for the gospel. In the New Testament, Paul uses it to encourage Timothy to join in bearing hardship for the sake of the Messiah. Early church fathers saw this word as emblematic of authentic Christian community and discipleship. Today, it continues to challenge believers to embrace shared suffering as a natural part of following the Messiah and supporting fellow believers.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: συγκακοπαθέω, sugkakopatheo, /soong-kak-op-ath-eh'-o/
Detailed pronunciation: SOONG (as in "soon") - kak (as in "pack") - op (as in "hop") - ath (as in "path") - EH-o
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

σύν (sun) prefix meaning "with, together"
κακός (kakos) meaning "evil, trouble"
πάθος (pathos) root meaning "suffering, experience"
-έω (-eo) verbal suffix
Combined meaning: "to experience hardship together"

D - Defining Meanings

To suffer hardship together
To endure affliction with others
To share in troubles for the gospel

For compound words:

σύν indicates shared experience
κακο- provides the concept of hardship
-παθέω indicates experiencing or enduring

Translation Options:

"To suffer hardship together" - Most precise translation
"To endure affliction with" - Emphasizes the sharing aspect
"To join in bearing hardships" - Highlights voluntary participation

E - Exploring Similar Words

κακοπαθέω (kakopatheo) /kak-op-ath-eh'-o/ - to suffer hardship See G2553
συμπάσχω (sumpascho) /soom-pas'-kho/ - to suffer with See G4841
συγκοινωνέω (sugkoinoneo) /soong-koy-no-neh'-o/ - to share with See G4790

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a verb:

Tense: Aorist
Voice: Active
Mood: Imperative
Person: Second
Number: Singular
Aspect: Punctiliar

Examples:

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Aorist Imperative: συγκακοπάθησον (suffer hardship with!)
Present Active: συγκακοπαθῶ (I am suffering hardship with)
Aorist Infinitive: συγκακοπαθεῖν (to suffer hardship with)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its use in contexts of shared ministerial hardship. Thayer's notes its specific application to gospel suffering. LSJ traces limited classical usage. Vine's highlights its connection to discipleship. Strong's connects it to voluntary participation in others' trials. LEH notes its absence in the Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan discuss its rare occurrence in non-biblical texts.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
2 Timothy 1:8: "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with me [συγκακοπαθέω] for the gospel according to the power of God."

Additional References:
2 Timothy 2:3

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Polybius: Histories	"The soldiers endured hardships together [συγκακοπαθέω] during the long siege"
Plutarch: Lives	"The friends suffered together [συγκακοπαθέω] in their exile"
Josephus: Antiquities	"The people shared in the afflictions [συγκακοπαθέω] of their leader"

N - Noteworthy Summary

Συγκακοπαθέω powerfully captures the reality of Christian fellowship in suffering. It reminds us that following the Messiah involves not only sharing in His sufferings but also supporting fellow believers in their trials. This word proclaims that the good news of King Jesus includes both the call to and the grace for shared suffering in His name.

D - Did You Know?

The word appears only in Paul's pastoral letters
It was rarely used in secular Greek literature
Early martyrs used this term to describe their shared suffering for the faith

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: suffering, hardship, fellowship, persecution, christian-community, endurance, discipleship, paul, timothy, pastoral-epistles, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek

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