What does συγκάμπτω · νῶτος mean in the Bible?
e. (figuratively) to afflict".
Greek · G4781, G3577
σύγκαμψον τὸν νῶτον
To bend · the back
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συγκάμπτωG4781to bend
Pronunciationsynkámptō
Open lexicon entry →νῶτοςG3577the back
Pronunciationnōtos
Open lexicon entry →What does σύγκαμψον τὸν νῶτον (synkampson ton nōton) mean in the Bible?
συγκάμπτω · νῶτος is a Greek phrase meaning "to bend together, i.e. (figuratively) to afflict".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G4781, G3577?
G4781, G3577 is connected to 1 lexical occurrence verse in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. to bend together, i.e. (figuratively) to afflict
Source Gloss
to bend together, i.e. (figuratively) to afflict
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms1TensesAoristVoicesActive
Tenses
Voices
Imperativecommand or strong request1×
Aorist ActiveRom 11:101×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist1
Voice
active1
Mood
imperative1
NT Occurrences
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)
Word Origins
σύγκαμψον τὸν νῶτον is built from these roots: