The meaning of “σύν”
Understanding sýn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition denoting union beside, with. - with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by assoc...
σύν
a primary preposition denoting union beside, with. - with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:35 | “Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.” Word: σύν (sýn) | |
| John 21:3 | “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.” Word: σύν (sýn) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:32 | “But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.” Word: σύν (sýn) | |
| Ephesians 4:31 | “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:” Word: σύν (sýn) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:17 | “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Word: σύν (sýn) |