συμφέρω

sumpherōVerbG4851

be profitable

From: from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate);

Short Definition

to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans. to bring together
2.Intrans., and mostly impers., συμφέρει, it is expedient, profitable or an advantage
LXX Usage: (טוֹב), (נָאוֶה)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
5
Matthew
4
John
3
2 Corinthians
2
Acts
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23
  • 1 Corinthians 6:12
  • 2 Corinthians 8:10
  • Hebrews 12:10
  • John 18:14

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