G4878
συναντιλαμβάνομαι
to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist)
Transliteration
synantilambánomaiPronunciation
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to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist)
συναντιλαμβάνομαι(synantilambánomai)
Strong’s Definition
to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist)
from G4862 (σύν) and G482 (ἀντιλαμβάνομαι);
“But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.”
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Strong's G4878: A compound verb combining σύν (with), ἀντί (over against), and λαμβάνω (to take), meaning to take hold together against, to help jointly, to assist. In NT usage, it describes both practical assistance and spiritual help, particularly the Holy Spirit's aid in prayer.
U- Unveiling the Word
συναντιλαμβάνομαι represents a powerful concept of mutual support and divine assistance. As a compound word, it combines the ideas of togetherness, reciprocal action, and taking hold, creating a term that describes active, collaborative help. In the New Testament, it appears in two significant contexts: Martha's request for help with service and the Holy Spirit's assistance in our weakness. The early church understood this term as expressing both practical Christian service and divine enablement. Today, it continues to inform our understanding of mutual support in the body of the Messiah and the Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
σύν indicates joint action, ἀντί suggests reciprocal effort, and λαμβάνω contributes the concept of taking hold, while the middle voice ending emphasizes personal involvement.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
For this verb:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes both practical and spiritual assistance. Thayer's notes its use in describing active support. LSJ provides evidence of use in describing mutual aid. Vine's connects it to the Holy Spirit's ministry. Strong's emphasizes the compound nature of joint help. LEH notes its use in describing divine assistance. Moulton and Milligan find evidence of its use in describing practical aid.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
Luke 10:40: "But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help [συναντιλάβηται] me.'"
Additional References:
Romans 8:26
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συναντιλαμβάνομαι beautifully captures both human collaboration and divine assistance in the kingdom of God. The good news of King Jesus includes not only salvation but also the promise of the Holy Spirit's help in our weakness. This word reminds us that we are neither meant to serve alone nor pray alone, but to experience both mutual support in the body of the Messiah and the Holy Spirit's enabling presence.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4878: A compound verb combining σύν (with), ἀντί (over against), and λαμβάνω (to take), meaning to take hold together against, to help jointly, to assist. In NT usage, it describes both practical assistance and spiritual help, particularly the Holy Spirit's aid in prayer.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: help, assistance, support, mutual aid, Holy Spirit, prayer, service, collaboration, divine help, Christian service, spiritual aid, practical support