συμβαίνω
sumbainō
“to happen”
Definition
to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e. concur (take place)
from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G939 (βάσις);
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
συμβαίνω appears 8 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”
I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.
When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.
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