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 timesAppears 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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