Lexicon
συγκοινωνέω
sugkoinōneō
G4790
G:V Greek

to share with

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Occurrences
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Greek
Language

sugkoinoneo denotes joining with others in deeds, sins, or affliction.

The attested uses chiefly describe participation with others in wrongful deeds or sins, while Philippians 4:14 shows participation with someone in affliction.

Senses in use

  1. Joining in wrongful deeds or sins · dominant

    In Ephesians 5:11, the present active plural form occurs in the instruction not to take part in unfruitful works of darkness; the APB renders the clause, "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness." In Revelation 18:4, the aorist active subjunctive plural form occurs in the purpose of coming out so that the people may not share in her sins; the APB renders, "in order that you may not share with her sins."

  2. Sharing in another's affliction · occasional

    In Philippians 4:14, the aorist active nominative masculine plural participle describes those who did well by joining with the speaker in affliction. The APB renders the clause, "you did well to share with me in my affliction."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with "take no part" in Ephesians 5:11 and "share with" in Philippians 4:14 and Revelation 18:4. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall participation language rather than establish separate lexical definitions.

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