The meaning of “συναγωγή”

Understanding synagōgḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4864

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

συναγωγή

Phoneticsoon-ag-o-gay'

Transliterationsynagōgḗ

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

assembly, congregation, synagogue. - an assemblage of persons - specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place) - by analogy, a Christian church

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

57 total references

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;”
Mark 3:1	“And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.”
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.”
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.”
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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

57x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew9

Mark8

Luke15

John2

Acts20

James1

Revelation2

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