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G4806 (συζωοποιέω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4806
Original Word: συζωοποιέω
Transliteration: syzōopoiéō
Pronunciation: sood-zo-op-oy-eh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Category: Unique Words
Root / Etymology: from G4862 (σύν) and G2227 (ζωοποιέω);
Frequency: 2×
Gematria: 2442

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Definition

Strong 1890 to reanimate conjointly with (figuratively)

quicken together with

from G4862 (σύν) and G2227 (ζωοποιέω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4806: A compound verb combining σύν (with), ζωή (life), and ποιέω (to make), meaning "to make alive together with." In Pauline theology, it specifically describes God's action of giving spiritual life to believers in union with the Messiah's resurrection.

U - Unveiling the Word

Συζωοποιέω represents one of the most profound theological concepts in the New Testament. As a triple compound word, it combines the ideas of togetherness, life, and making/creating. In Ephesians 2:5 and Colossians 2:13, Paul uses this term to describe the miraculous spiritual resurrection believers experience in union with the Messiah. Early church fathers emphasized this word to explain the transformative nature of salvation. Today, it continues to express the radical nature of spiritual regeneration and our participation in the Messiah's resurrection life.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: συζωοποιέω, suzōopoieō, /sood-zo-oh-poy-EH-oh/
Pronunciation: soo-dzo-oh-poy-EH-oh (stress on second-to-last syllable)
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

σύν (syn): prefix meaning "with" or "together"
ζωή (zōē): root noun meaning "life"
ποιέω (poieō): verb meaning "to make or do"
The combination expresses the concept of making alive together with someone

D - Defining Meanings

Primary meanings:

To make alive together with
To quicken together with
To give life jointly with another

For compound words:

σύν (syn): indicates joint participation
ζωή (zōē): conveys true, spiritual life
ποιέω (poieō): expresses active creation or making
Together they describe the divine act of giving new life in union with the Messiah

Translation Options:

"Make alive together" - Emphasizes the joint nature of vivification
"Give life together with" - Highlights the gift aspect
"Quicken together" - Traditional theological term capturing the concept

E - Exploring Similar Words

ζωοποιέω (zōopoieō) /dzo-oh-poy-EH-oh/ - focuses on making alive without the joint aspect. See G2227
συνεγείρω (sunegeirō) /soon-eg-EYE-roh/ - emphasizes raising up together. See G4891
ἀναζάω (anazaō) /an-ad-ZAH-oh/ - stresses coming back to life. See G326

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Morphological features as a verb:

Tense: Aorist
Voice: Active
Mood: Indicative
Person: Third
Number: Singular
Aspect: Punctiliar (completed action)

Examples:

Aorist Active: συνεζωοποίησεν - He made alive together
Present Active: συζωοποιεῖ - He makes alive together
Future Active: συζωοποιήσει - He will make alive together

Cross-references:

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Noun form: συζωοποίησις (suzōopoiēsis)
Adjective: συζωοποιητός (suzōopoiētos)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its use in describing spiritual regeneration. Thayer's notes its connection to resurrection life. LSJ provides limited classical usage. Vine's highlights its theological significance in Pauline writings. Strong's connects it to the concept of new life in the Messiah. LEH discusses its usage in Christian contexts. Moulton and Milligan note its distinctly Christian origin.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
Ephesians 2:5 "Even when we were dead in our trespasses, [made us alive together] {συζωοποιέω} with the Messiah—by grace you have been saved."

Additional References:
Colossians 2:13

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Clement of Alexandria: Stromateis	"The Spirit [makes alive together with] {συζωοποιέω} the Messiah those who believe."
Gregory of Nyssa: Against Eunomius	"The Father [gives life together with] {συζωοποιέω} the Son to all creation."
John Chrysostom: Homilies	"The grace of God [quickens together with] {συζωοποιέω} the Messiah those who were dead in sin."

N - Noteworthy Summary

Συζωοποιέω powerfully proclaims the transformative nature of salvation in the Messiah. It announces the good news that through faith, we don't just receive forgiveness – we are literally made alive with the Messiah, participating in His resurrection life. This word reminds us that salvation is not merely a change of status but a profound spiritual regeneration, making us new creatures in the Messiah.

D - Did You Know?

This word appears to be a distinctly Christian creation, not found in pre-Christian Greek literature.
It became a key term in early church baptismal liturgies.
The concept influenced Eastern Orthodox theology of theosis (divine participation).

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: resurrection, regeneration, spiritual-life, salvation, union-with-christ, pauline-theology, ephesians, colossians, new-life, transformation, quickening, spiritual-rebirth

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