G4795
συγκυρία
from the base of G2962 (κύριος)); concurrence, i.e. accident
Transliteration
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from the base of G2962 (κύριος)); concurrence, i.e. accident
συγκυρία(synkyría)
Strong’s Definition
from the base of G2962 (κύριος)); concurrence, i.e. accident
from a comparative of G4862 (σύν) and (to light or happen;
“And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.”
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Strong's G4795: A feminine noun meaning "coincidence, chance occurrence." From σύν (with) and κύρω (to happen). Used uniquely in the Good Samaritan parable to describe what appears as chance but suggests divine providence. Reflects the intersection of human perception and divine purpose.
U- Unveiling the Word
Συγκυρία appears at a crucial moment in the parable of the Good Samaritan, describing what seems a chance occurrence but points to divine providence. The early church understood this word as indicating God's sovereign orchestration of events that appear random to human observers. Today, it reminds us that what we consider coincidence often serves God's purposeful design, particularly in opportunities for showing mercy.
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 apparently chance events. Thayer's notes divine providence underlying coincidence. LSJ traces its usage in classical Greek for concurrent events. Vine's highlights its unique New Testament appearance. Strong's connects it to providential timing. LEH notes similar concepts in the Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan show its use in papyri for unexpected events.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Luke 10:31: "And by chance [συγκυρία] there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side."
Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Συγκυρία beautifully illustrates how God's providence works through seemingly random events. In the Good Samaritan parable, it proclaims that the good news of King Jesus often appears in what we call coincidence, revealing divine opportunities for mercy and love.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4795: A feminine noun meaning "coincidence, chance occurrence." From σύν (with) and κύρω (to happen). Used uniquely in the Good Samaritan parable to describe what appears as chance but suggests divine providence. Reflects the intersection of human perception and divine purpose.
Part of speech: Noun (Feminine)
Tags: providence, coincidence, chance, divine-purpose, good-samaritan, luke, parables, divine-timing, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek, mercy, opportunity