G4787
συγκινέω
to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition)
Transliteration
synkinéōPronunciation
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to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition)
συγκινέω(synkinéō)
Strong’s Definition
to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition)
from G4682 (σπαράσσω) and G2795 (κινέω);
“And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,”
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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
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D - Defining Meanings
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
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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
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?
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.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: persecution, opposition, mob-action, stephen, acts, resistance, public-disturbance, collective-action, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek, early-church, martyrdom