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G4787 (συγκινέω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4787
Original Word: συγκινέω
Transliteration: synkinéō
Pronunciation: soong-kin-eh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4682 (σπαράσσω) and G2795 (κινέω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1488

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Definition

Strong 1890 to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition)

stir up

from G4682 (σπαράσσω) and G2795 (κινέω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4787: A compound verb meaning "to stir up together, excite together, move to action as a group." From σύν (with) and κινέω (to move). Used in Acts to describe collective agitation against Stephen, highlighting the power of mob mentality in opposition to the gospel.

U- Unveiling the Word

Συγκινέω primarily denotes collective movement or agitation, particularly in the context of stirring up crowds. In its New Testament appearance, it describes the orchestrated opposition to Stephen's ministry, showing how religious leaders manipulated public sentiment. The early church recognized this word as emblematic of organized resistance to the gospel message. Today, it serves as a reminder of how truth often faces coordinated opposition and how mob mentality can be weaponized against God's people.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: συγκινέω, sugkineo, /soong-kin-eh'-o/
Detailed pronunciation: SOONG (as in "soon") - kin (as in "kin") - EH - o
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

σύν (sun) prefix meaning "with, together"
κινέω (kineo) meaning "to move, set in motion"
Combined meaning: "to move together, stir up collectively"

D - Defining Meanings

To stir up together
To excite as a group
To agitate collectively

For compound words:

σύν indicates joint action
κινέω provides the concept of movement
Combined emphasizes coordinated agitation

Translation Options:

"To stir up together" - Emphasizes collective action
"To agitate as one" - Highlights unified movement
"To incite collectively" - Stresses organized instigation

E - Exploring Similar Words

ἀναστατόω (anastatoo) /an-as-tat-o'-o/ - to stir up, excite See G387
ταράσσω (tarasso) /tar-as'-so/ - to trouble, disturb See G5015
παροξύνω (paroxuno) /par-ox-oo'-no/ - to provoke See G3947

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a verb:

Tense: Aorist
Voice: Active
Mood: Indicative
Person: Third
Number: Plural
Aspect: Punctiliar

Examples:

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Aorist Active: συνεκίνησαν (they stirred up together)
Present Active: συγκινοῦσι (they are stirring up)
Perfect Active: συγκεκίνηκα (I have stirred up)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its use in contexts of organized opposition. Thayer's notes its connection to mob action. LSJ traces its usage in political contexts. Vine's highlights its single New Testament occurrence. Strong's connects it to collective movement. LEH notes similar compounds in the Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan show its use in describing public disturbances.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
Acts 6:12: "And they stirred up [συγκινέω] the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council."

Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Plutarch: Lives	"The demagogues stirred up [συγκινέω] the masses against the nobles"
Polybius: Histories	"The army was moved together [συγκινέω] to action"
Diodorus: Library	"The people were agitated as one [συγκινέω] by the news"

N - Noteworthy Summary

Συγκινέω powerfully illustrates how opposition to the gospel often manifests through organized resistance. Yet through Stephen's example, we see that the good news of King Jesus prevails even in the face of collective hostility, reminding us that God's truth stands firm against mob opposition.

D - Did You Know?

The word was commonly used in political contexts for mob incitement
It appears in ancient accounts of organized resistance movements
Early church writers used it to describe systematic persecution

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: persecution, opposition, mob-action, stephen, acts, resistance, public-disturbance, collective-action, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek, early-church, martyrdom

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