συμπάρειμι
sympáreimi
G4840 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
to be present together with someone; to be in company with or among others in the same location. The word emphasizes simultaneous physical presence with another or others, often connoting active participation in an event or situation with them. In extended senses, may include being present together for a shared purpose or occasion.
Semantic Range
to be present together with, to be present among, to accompany, to be here with others, to attend jointly
Root / Etymology
From the preposition σύν ('with, together with') and πάρειμι ('to be present, to be here'). The composite structure denotes the notion of joint or mutual presence.
Historical & Contextual Notes
συμπάρειμι is a rare verb in Koine Greek, generally occurring in formal, literary, or documentary contexts. Its use is mostly limited to contexts in which a speaker emphasizes not merely being present, but doing so together with others. The verb appears in the New Testament in Acts 25:24, with the sense of persons 'being present together' in judicial proceedings. It is more emphatic than simple πάρειμι, highlighting collective presence or participation. While English translations often use 'to be here' or 'to be present with,' the Greek conveys the distinct nuance of joint or coordinated attendance, which standard translations may underrepresent. Its semantic range is illustrated by comparable usage in Septuagintal and later Hellenistic Greek, though the word's attestation is limited. Related terms include συνείμι ('to be with'), but συμπάρειμι specifically centers on concurrent presence in a particular setting, often with focus on the act or occasion requiring participation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from σύν and πάρειμι; to be at hand together, i.e. now present:--be here present with.
Root Family
συμπάρειμι (sympareimi) — to be present together, to be with, to accompany
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4840-01 |
συνπαρόντες | sunparontes | V PRS ACT PTCP VOC M PL |
here present | you being present together | being present together | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4840-01 |
Acts 25:24 | συνπαρόντες | sunparontes | V PRS ACT PTCP VOC M PL |
here present | you being present together | being present together |