The meaning of “συνιστάω”
Understanding synistáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
approve, commend, consist, make, stand (with). - to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (fi...
συνιστάω
approve, commend, consist, make, stand (with). - to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit - intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 9:32 | “But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.” Word: συνιστάω (synistáō) | |
| Romans 5:8 | “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Word: συνιστάω (synistáō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:11 | “For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.” Word: συνιστάω (synistáō) | |
| Galatians 2:18 | “For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.” Word: συνιστάω (synistáō) | |
| Colossians 1:17 | “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Word: συνιστάω (synistáō) |