The meaning of “συγκληρονόμος”
Understanding synklēronómos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fellow (joint)-heir, heir together, heir with. - a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in common
συγκληρονόμος
fellow (joint)-heir, heir together, heir with. - a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in common
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:17 | “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Word: συγκληρονόμος (synklēronómos) | |
| Ephesians 3:6 | “That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:” Word: συγκληρονόμος (synklēronómos) | |
| Hebrews 11:9 | “By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:” Word: συγκληρονόμος (synklēronómos) | |
| 1 Peter 3:7 | “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Word: συγκληρονόμος (synklēronómos) |