GreekG4788Verb

συγκλείω

sugkleiō

4Occurrences
G4788Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to shut together, i.e. include or (figuratively) embrace in a common subjection to

from G4862 (σύν) and G2808 (κλείω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to shut together, enclose, shut in on all sides: of a catch of fish; metaphorically .
LXX: chiefly for סגר

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

συγκλείω appears 4 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Galatians
2
Luke
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

Galatians 3:22BSB

But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

Galatians 3:23BSB

Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

Luke 5:6BSB

When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.

Romans 11:32BSB

For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.

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