Lexicon
συμμιμητής
summimētēs
G4831
G:N-M Greek

co-imitator

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summimetes denotes those invited to join together in following an example.

The attested use identifies a plural group invited to join in imitating the speaker and to observe others who walk according to that example.

Senses in use

  1. Joining together in following an example · dominant

    In Philippians 3:17, the nominative plural masculine form addresses a group within the appeal to imitate the speaker and watch those who walk in the same way. The APB renders the clause, “Join in imitating me, brothers,” while the surrounding verse supplies the example being followed.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 3:17, the APB presents the appeal as “Join in imitating me, brothers.” This wording indicates the clause's overall presentation rather than isolating a precise English equivalent for the term.

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