Greek · G4776 · unreviewed

συγκαθίζω

To give (or take) a seat in company with

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συγκαθίζω G4776
Pronunciation synkathízō

What does συγκαθίζω (synkathízō) mean in the Bible?

συγκαθίζω (synkathízō) is a Greek word meaning "to give (or take) a seat in company with". περι-καθ-ίζω [in LXX for חָנָה, לָחַם ni.

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Meaning

to give (or take) a seat in company with
Extended definition
1to invest, besiege (Diod., 4Ki.6:24, 1Ma.11:61, al.).
2to sit around: Luk.22:55, L, txt.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Aorist
Voices
Active
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality
Aorist Active Luke 22:55
Indicative states a fact or reality
Aorist Active Eph 2:6
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1 participle 1
Tense
aorist 2
Voice
active 2
Mood
indicative 1 participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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