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Strong's G4844: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and πίνω (to drink), meaning "to drink together with." Used significantly in Acts to describe the disciples' shared meals with the risen Messiah, emphasizing the physical reality of His resurrection and the fellowship aspect of these encounters.
U- Unveiling the Word
συμπίνω represents the profound act of shared drinking, particularly in contexts of fellowship and communion. As a compound word, it combines togetherness (συν-) with drinking (πίνω) to express intimate fellowship through shared meals. In the New Testament, it appears specifically in reference to the risen Messiah's meals with His disciples, serving as tangible proof of His bodily resurrection. The early church saw this term as significant in understanding both the reality of the resurrection and the fellowship aspect of Christian communion. Today, it continues to remind us of the physical reality of the resurrection and the importance of shared meals in Christian fellowship.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix συν- indicates joint participation
The root πίνω contributes the act of drinking
Together they express shared fellowship through drinking
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological Features:
Example English morphing:
Present: drink with
Future: will drink with
Past: drank with
Participle: drinking with
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in contexts of fellowship meals. Thayer's highlights its significance in post-resurrection appearances. LSJ notes its common use in contexts of social fellowship. Vine's connects it to communion and fellowship. Strong's emphasizes the joint nature of the drinking. Moulton and Milligan document its use in social gatherings.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who [συμπίνω] ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. Acts 10:41
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συμπίνω powerfully testifies to the physical reality of the risen Messiah and the fellowship nature of Christian faith. It proclaims the good news that King Jesus rose bodily and shared intimate fellowship with His disciples. This word reminds us that our faith is grounded in historical reality and expressed in genuine fellowship.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4844: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and πίνω (to drink), meaning "to drink together with." Used in Acts to describe the disciples' shared meals with the risen Messiah, emphasizing the physical reality of His resurrection and the fellowship aspect of these encounters.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: fellowship, communion, resurrection, meals, physical-presence, testimony, witnesses, drinking, sharing, community, post-resurrection, table-fellowship