G4898
συνέκδημος
a co-absentee from home, i.e. fellow-traveller
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a co-absentee from home, i.e. fellow-traveller
συνέκδημος(synékdēmos)
Strong’s Definition
a co-absentee from home, i.e. fellow-traveller
from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G1553 (ἐκδημέω);
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.”
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Strong's G4898: A compound noun combining σύν (together with), ἐκ (out of), and δῆμος (people/land), meaning fellow traveler or traveling companion. In NT usage, describes missionary companions and delegates of churches who journeyed together to spread the gospel.
U- Unveiling the Word
συνέκδημος represents a significant concept in early Christian missions and fellowship. As a compound word, it combines the ideas of togetherness (σύν), departure (ἐκ), and people/land (δῆμος), creating a term that describes those who journey together away from home for a common purpose. In the New Testament, it appears in Acts 19:29 and 2 Corinthians 8:19, describing missionary companions and church delegates. The early church understood this term as expressing both physical companionship in travel and spiritual partnership in ministry. Today, this word continues to illuminate our understanding of Christian partnership in mission and ministry.
N - Necessary Information
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D - Defining Meanings
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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 word's use for traveling companions in ministry. Thayer's notes its application to church delegates. LSJ provides examples from classical literature showing various types of traveling companions. Vine's highlights its use in missionary contexts. Strong's connects it to the concept of being away from one's people together. Moulton and Milligan document its use in papyri for official traveling companions.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"And having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel [συνέκδημος], they rushed with one accord into the theatre." Acts 19:29
Additional References:
2 Corinthians 8:19
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συνέκδημος beautifully captures the collaborative nature of Christian mission. The good news of King Jesus spreads through partnerships, with believers supporting and accompanying one another in the work. This word reminds us that in God's kingdom, we're not meant to journey alone but to partner together in sharing and living out the gospel.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4898: A compound noun combining "together" (σύν), "out from" (ἐκ), and "people" (δῆμος), describing fellow travelers or missionary companions. Used in NT for church delegates and ministry partners traveling together to spread the gospel.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: companion, missionary, traveler, delegate, partnership, mission, journey, fellowship, ministry, church representative, gospel work