G4913
συνήδομαι
to rejoice in with oneself, i.e. feel satisfaction concerning
Transliteration
synḗdomaiPronunciation
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to rejoice in with oneself, i.e. feel satisfaction concerning
συνήδομαι(synḗdomai)
Strong’s Definition
to rejoice in with oneself, i.e. feel satisfaction concerning
middle voice from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G2237 (ἡδονή);
“For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:”
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Strong's G4913: A compound verb combining σύν (together with) and ἥδομαι (to delight in), meaning to rejoice together with or take delight in. In NT usage, describes deep spiritual joy in God's law, expressing internal harmony with divine truth.
U- Unveiling the Word
συνήδομαι represents a profound concept of shared or harmonious delight. As a compound word, it combines σύν (together with) and ἥδομαι (to delight in), creating a term that describes deep pleasure or joy shared with something. In its sole New Testament appearance in Romans 7:22, Paul uses it to express his inner being's delight in God's law. The early church understood this term as expressing the regenerate heart's genuine pleasure in divine truth. Today, this word continues to illuminate our understanding of authentic spiritual joy and the believer's relationship with God's Word.
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 its use for genuine spiritual pleasure. Thayer's notes its connection to inner agreement with divine law. LSJ provides examples from classical literature showing shared pleasure. Vine's highlights its unique usage in Romans. Strong's connects it to harmonious delight. Moulton and Milligan document its use in expressions of genuine pleasure.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"For I delight [συνήδομαι] in the law of God after the inward man:" Romans 7:22
Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συνήδομαι beautifully captures the regenerate heart's genuine pleasure in God's truth. The good news of King Jesus transforms our relationship with God's law from burden to delight. This word reminds us that authentic Christianity includes real joy in God's ways.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4913: A compound verb expressing shared or harmonious delight. Its single NT use describes the regenerate heart's genuine pleasure in God's law, highlighting the transformation of attitudes toward divine truth.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: delight, joy, pleasure, spiritual joy, law of God, inner man, spiritual transformation, harmony, divine truth, spiritual pleasure