συμβιβάζωsymbibázō
causative (by reduplication) of the base of G939 (βάσις)); to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
Greek (New Testament) · G4822
Meanings
1. to join or knit together, unite: Ephesians 4:16, Colossians 2:2 (but see below), Colossians 2:19.
2. to compare, consider, conclude: Acts 16:10.
3. to deduce, prove, demonstrate: Acts 9:22.
4. As in LXX ("translation Greek, " = ἐμβιβάζω, metaphorically), to teach, instruct: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Acts 19:33, R, margin (also in Vg., Colossians 2:2, instructi, but see above).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Acts 9:22 Saul’s preaching became more and more powerful, and the Jews in Damascus couldn’t refute his proofs that Jesus was indeed the Messiah.
- Acts 16:10 So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.
- Acts 19:33 The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward and told him to explain the situation. He motioned for silence and tried to speak.
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.
- Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
- Colossians 2:2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.