συνίστημι, συνιστάω

sunistēmi, sunistaōVerbG4921

to commend

From: from G4862 (σύν) and G2476 (ἵστημι) (including its collateral forms);

Short Definition

to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans.
ato commend, recommend
bto show, prove, establish
2.Intrans., pf., *συνέστηκα *(as also 2 aor. and plpf.)
ato stand with or near
bto be composed of, consist, cohere
LXX Usage: for צָוָה pi., קָהַל ni., etc.; (and frequently in these books)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
8
Romans
3
2 Peter
1
Colossians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 10:12
  • 2 Corinthians 3:1
  • 2 Corinthians 6:4
  • Colossians 1:17
  • Romans 16:1

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