συνυπουργέω
synypourgéō
G4943 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To actively assist together with others; to participate as a co-laborer or helper in a joint effort. This verb emphasizes the collaborative aspect of helping or supporting another's undertaking, typically with others involved in the activity. Depending on the context, it may indicate working jointly in service, supporting, or providing aid in a united manner.
Semantic Range
to assist jointly, to help together, to participate as a co-helper, to render aid in concert with others, to join in service
Root / Etymology
From σύν (with, together) and ὑπουργέω (to assist, help), itself derived from ὑπό (under) and ἔργον (work, deed), conveying the notion of working under or as a subordinate helper; thus, συνυπουργέω means 'to join in assisting' or 'to co-assist.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb συνυπουργέω is uncommon and post-classical in usage, found primarily in late Hellenistic and Christian literature, particularly in the New Testament (Romans 8:26). Its sense builds on the idea of joint, active assistance, with the prefix συν- amplifying the aspect of shared or mutual participation. The term is more specific than generic terms for 'help' (e.g., βοηθέω) because it encodes the notion of collaborative service or assistance within a group. In the New Testament, the verb highlights the Spirit's active partnership in assisting believers, as distinguished from solo effort. English translations sometimes flatten this sense to 'help' or 'assist,' which can obscure the shared, communal dimension of the assistance. The root ὑπουργέω is rare in Classical Greek and more frequent in Koine, generally suggesting subordinate but necessary help.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from σύν and a derivative of a compound of ὑπό and the base of ἔργον; to be a co-auxiliary, i.e. assist:--help together.
Root Family
υπουργ- (synypourgéō) — to assist, to serve, to support
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4943-01 |
συνυπουργούντων | sunupourgounton | V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL |
helping together | of those co-assisting | of those co-assisting | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4943-01 |
2 Corinthians 1:11 | συνυπουργούντων | sunupourgounton | V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL |
helping together | of those co-assisting | of those co-assisting |