G4830
συμμέτοχος
a co-participant
Transliteration
symmétochosPronunciation
(soom-met'-okh-os)Everything you need to know.
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a co-participant
συμμέτοχος(symmétochos)
Strong’s Definition
a co-participant
from G4862 (σύν) and G3353 (μέτοχος);
“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”
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Strong's G4830: A compound noun combining συν- (with, together) and μέτοχος (partaker, participant), meaning "joint partaker, co-participant." Used in Ephesians to describe the inclusion of Gentiles as full participants in the promises of God through the Messiah.
U- Unveiling the Word
συμμέτοχος embodies the profound concept of shared participation and joint inheritance in God's promises. As a compound word, it combines the ideas of togetherness (συν-) with participation (μέτοχος) to express full inclusion in God's covenant blessings. In the New Testament, it appears in the context of Gentile inclusion into God's family, emphasizing their equal standing with Jewish believers. The early church saw this term as crucial in understanding the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the Messiah. Today, it continues to remind us of the radical inclusivity of God's kingdom, where all believers share equally in the inheritance and promises through King Jesus.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix συν- emphasizes joint or mutual participation
The root μέτοχος contributes the concept of sharing or partaking
Together they express complete equality in participation
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological Features:
In English, the word would change as follows:
Nominative: joint partaker
Genitive: joint partaker's
Dative: to/for the joint partaker
Accusative: joint partaker (as object)
Plural forms would add -s
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in describing the equal participation of Gentiles in God's promises. Thayer's highlights its compound nature and significance in expressing full participation. LSJ notes its usage in contexts of shared privileges. Vine's connects it to the broader concept of fellowship in the Messiah. Strong's emphasizes the completeness of the joint participation. Moulton and Milligan document its use in legal documents regarding joint ownership.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
that the Gentiles should be [συμμέτοχος] fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in the Messiah through the gospel Ephesians 3:6
Additional References:
Ephesians 5:7
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συμμέτοχος powerfully expresses the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. Through King Jesus, all believers - regardless of background - become full participants in God's promises. This word proclaims the good news that in the Messiah, there are no second-class citizens; all are equal heirs of God's grace and full participants in His kingdom promises.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4830: A compound noun combining συν- (with, together) and μέτοχος (partaker, participant), meaning "joint partaker, co-participant." Used in Ephesians to describe the inclusion of Gentiles as full participants in the promises of God through the Messiah.
Part of speech: Adjective/Noun
Tags: participation, inheritance, unity, gentile-inclusion, equality, fellowship, promises, joint-heirs, kingdom, partnership, covenant, inclusion