σύνδεσμοςsýndesmos
a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control
Greek (New Testament) · G4886
Meanings
that which binds together, a bond: of the ligaments of the body, Colossians 2:19. Metaph., σ. ἀδικίας, Acts 8:23; τ. τελειότητος, Colossians 3:14; τ. εἰρήνης, Ephesians 4:3.
Same root
- σύνsýn · G4862with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
- δεσμόνdesmón · G1199a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Acts 8:23 for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.”
- Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
- Colossians 2:19 and they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. For he holds the whole body together with its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God nourishes it.
- Colossians 3:14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.