G4885
συναυξάνω
to increase (grow up) together
Transliteration
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to increase (grow up) together
συναυξάνω(synauxánō)
Strong’s Definition
to increase (grow up) together
from G4862 (σύν) and G837 (αὐξάνω);
“Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”
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Strong's G4885: A compound verb combining σύν (with) and αὐξάνω (to grow), meaning to grow together. In NT usage, it appears in the parable of the wheat and tares, describing the simultaneous growth of good and evil until the final harvest.
U- Unveiling the Word
συναυξάνω represents concurrent growth and development. As a compound word, it combines togetherness with growth, creating a term that describes parallel development. In the New Testament, it appears specifically in Jesus's parable of the wheat and tares, illustrating the reality that both righteousness and evil develop side by side in this age. The early church understood this term as explaining why God permits evil to continue alongside good until the final judgment. Today, it continues to inform our understanding of kingdom growth amidst opposition and the temporary coexistence of good and evil in the world.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
σύν emphasizes concurrent action, while αὐξάνω contributes the concept of growth and development, creating a word that describes parallel growth.
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes the simultaneous nature of the growth. Thayer's notes its use in agricultural contexts. LSJ provides evidence of use in botanical descriptions. Vine's connects it to spiritual realities. Strong's emphasizes the compound nature of joint growth. LEH notes its use in describing natural processes. Moulton and Milligan find evidence of its use in agricultural documents.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
Matthew 13:30: "Let both grow together [συναυξάνεσθαι] until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, 'First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συναυξάνω powerfully illustrates the current reality of kingdom growth. The good news of King Jesus advances in a world where good and evil coexist, reminding us that final separation awaits the harvest. This word teaches us patience and perspective, knowing that God permits temporary coexistence while working toward His perfect resolution.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4885: A compound verb combining σύν (with) and αὐξάνω (to grow), meaning to grow together. In NT usage, it appears in the parable of the wheat and tares, describing the simultaneous growth of good and evil until the final harvest.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: growth, development, kingdom parables, wheat and tares, simultaneous growth, judgment, patience, evil, good, agricultural metaphors, divine timing, final harvest