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G4842 (συμπέμπω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4842
Original Word: συμπέμπω
Transliteration: sympémpō
Pronunciation: soom-pem'-po
Part of Speech: verb
Category: Unique Words
Root / Etymology: from G4862 (σύν) and G3992 (πέμπω);
Frequency: 2×
Gematria: 1645

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Definition

Strong 1890 to despatch in company

send with

from G4862 (σύν) and G3992 (πέμπω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4842: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and πέμπω (to send), meaning "to send together with." Used in early church contexts to describe the practice of sending trusted representatives together on ministry missions, particularly for handling financial matters.

U- Unveiling the Word

συμπέμπω represents the intentional act of sending companions together on ministry missions. As a compound word, it combines togetherness (συν-) with sending (πέμπω) to express the deliberate pairing of trusted representatives for important tasks. In the New Testament, Paul uses it specifically in the context of handling church offerings, demonstrating early church wisdom in establishing accountability through multiple witnesses. The early church adopted this practice as a model for responsible stewardship and ministry partnerships. Today, it continues to inform principles of accountability and partnership in ministry.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: συμπέμπω, sympempo, /soom-pem-po/
Detailed pronunciation: soom (unstressed) - PEM (stressed) - po
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

Prefix: συν-/συμ- (syn-/sym-) meaning "with, together"
Root word: πέμπω (pempo) meaning "to send"
Used in official contexts for dispatching representatives
Base meaning: "to send together"

D - Defining Meanings

To send together with
To dispatch jointly
To commission as companions

For compound words:
The prefix συν- indicates joint sending
The root πέμπω contributes the concept of dispatching
Together they express coordinated sending of representatives

Translation Options:

To send together - Most literal translation
To dispatch jointly - Emphasizes official nature
To commission as companions - Highlights partnership aspect

E - Exploring Similar Words

πέμπω (pempo) /pem-po/ - to send - See G3992
ἀποστέλλω (apostello) /ap-os-tel-lo/ - to send forth - See G649
συναποστέλλω (synapostello) /soon-ap-os-tel-lo/ - to send away with - See G4882

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Morphological Features:

Tense: Present, Future, Aorist
Voice: Active
Mood: Indicative, Subjunctive
Person: First, Second, Third
Number: Singular, Plural
Aspect: Continuous (Present), Punctiliar (Aorist)

Example English morphing:
Present: send together
Future: will send together
Past: sent together
Participle: sending together

Cross-references include the noun συμπομπή (joint sending) and πομπή (sending)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its use in official church business contexts. Thayer's highlights the purpose of accountability in joint sending. LSJ notes its use in diplomatic contexts. Vine's connects it to church administration practices. Strong's emphasizes the togetherness aspect. Moulton and Milligan document its use in official correspondence regarding delegations.

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T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:

And we have [συμπέμπω] sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches 2 Corinthians 8:18

Additional References:
2 Corinthians 8:22

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Xenophon: Cyropaedia	"The king [συμπέμπω] sent trusted advisors together with the ambassador."
Thucydides: History	"They [συμπέμπω] dispatched representatives jointly to negotiate peace."
Polybius: Histories	"The council [συμπέμπω] sent delegates together to oversee the treaty."

N - Noteworthy Summary

συμπέμπω beautifully illustrates the wisdom and integrity in Kingdom work. It proclaims the good news that King Jesus's church operates with accountability and partnership, not lone rangers. This word reminds us that ministry is meant to be collaborative, with trusted companions working together to advance the gospel.

D - Did You Know?

This word appears in contexts involving the handling of church finances, showing early church emphasis on accountability.
The practice of sending multiple representatives reflects Jewish traditions of establishing truth through multiple witnesses.
Early church leaders used this principle to protect both the messengers and the message.

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: ministry-partnership, accountability, stewardship, church-administration, missions, representatives, delegation, trustworthiness, collaboration, joint-ministry, financial-integrity, leadership

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