κοινωνέωkoinōnéō
to share with others (objectively or subjectively)
Greek (New Testament) · G2841
Meanings
to have a share of, go shares in (something) with (some one), take part in: with genitive of thing (as usually in classical Greek, so Proverbs 1:11), Hebrews 2:14; with dative of thing, Romans 12:13, Romans 15:27, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Peter 4:13, 2 John 1:11; with dative of person, followed by εἰς, Philippians 4:15; ἐν, Galatians 6:6 (cf. συν-κοινωνέω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Romans 12:13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
- Romans 15:27 They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially.
- Galatians 6:6 Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
- Philippians 4:15 As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this.
- 1 Timothy 5:22 Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
- Hebrews 2:14 Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.