G4785
συγκαταψηφίζω
to count down in company with, i.e. enroll among
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to count down in company with, i.e. enroll among
συγκαταψηφίζω(synkatapsēphízō)
Strong’s Definition
to count down in company with, i.e. enroll among
from G4862 (σύν) and a compound of G2596 (κατά) and G5585 (ψηφίζω);
“And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
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Strong's G4785: A compound verb meaning "to count or vote together with, to number with by voting." From σύν (with), κατά (down), and ψῆφος (pebble/vote). Used in Acts to describe Matthias being numbered with the eleven apostles through a formal selection process guided by prayer.
U- Unveiling the Word
Συγκαταψηφίζομαι combines the concepts of joint counting and formal voting, reflecting ancient Greek voting practices using pebbles. In its New Testament context, it appears uniquely in Acts during the selection of Matthias as the twelfth apostle, emphasizing both divine guidance and orderly process in church leadership selection. The early church saw this word as exemplifying proper ecclesiastical order in leadership appointments. Today, it reminds us of the importance of both divine guidance and proper process in church governance.
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E - Exploring Similar Words
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its formal electoral context. Thayer's notes its connection to ancient voting practices. LSJ traces its usage in classical Greek for official appointments. Vine's highlights its unique occurrence in Acts. Strong's connects it to collective decision-making. LEH notes similar compounds in the Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan show its use in administrative documents.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Acts 1:26: "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with [συγκαταψηφίζομαι] the eleven apostles."
Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Συγκαταψηφίζομαι beautifully illustrates the balance of divine guidance and human order in church governance. Through Matthias's selection, we see how the good news of King Jesus works through both supernatural direction and orderly process, reminding us that God's work often combines heavenly wisdom with earthly order.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4785: A compound verb meaning "to count or vote together with, to number with by voting." From σύν (with), κατά (down), and ψῆφος (pebble/vote). Used in Acts to describe Matthias being numbered with the eleven apostles through a formal selection process guided by prayer.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: voting, church-leadership, apostolic-succession, matthias, acts, election, ordination, church-governance, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek, divine-guidance, ecclesiastical-order