The meaning of “συναγωγή”
Understanding synagōgḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assembly, congregation, synagogue. - an assemblage of persons - specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the plac...
συναγωγή
assembly, congregation, synagogue. - an assemblage of persons - specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place) - by analogy, a Christian church
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:17 | “But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;” Word: συναγωγή (synagōgḗ) | |
| Mark 3:1 | “And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.” Word: συναγωγή (synagōgḗ) | |
| Luke 6:6 | “And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.” Word: συναγωγή (synagōgḗ) | |
| John 18:20 | “Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.” Word: συναγωγή (synagōgḗ) | |
| Acts 17:10 | “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.” Word: συναγωγή (synagōgḗ) |