G4841
συμπάσχω
to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize")
Transliteration
sympáschōPronunciation
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to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize")
συμπάσχω(sympáschō)
Strong’s Definition
to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize")
from G4862 (σύν) and G3958 (πάσχω) (including its alternate);
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
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Strong's G4841: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and πάσχω (to suffer), meaning "to suffer together with, to share in suffering." Used theologically to describe believers' participation in the Messiah's sufferings and their shared experiences of persecution and trials.
U- Unveiling the Word
συμπάσχω embodies the profound concept of shared suffering in the Christian life. As a compound word, it combines togetherness (συν-) with suffering (πάσχω) to express deep identification with both the Messiah's sufferings and the trials of fellow believers. In the New Testament, it appears in contexts describing both our participation in the Messiah's sufferings and the mutual sharing of hardships within the body of believers. The early church saw this term as fundamental to Christian identity and community, understanding that suffering with the Messiah and His people was an integral part of discipleship. Today, it continues to remind us that Christian suffering is neither solitary nor meaningless but is shared with both the Messiah and His body.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix συν- indicates shared experience
The root πάσχω contributes the concept of suffering
Together they express mutual participation in suffering
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological Features:
Example English morphing:
Present: suffer with
Future: will suffer with
Past: suffered with
Participle: suffering with
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its theological significance in relation to the Messiah's sufferings. Thayer's highlights both its Messianic and communal aspects. LSJ notes its use in contexts of shared hardship. Vine's connects it to the believer's union with the Messiah. Strong's emphasizes the completeness of the shared suffering. Moulton and Milligan document its use in describing solidarity in trials.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with the Messiah, if indeed we [συμπάσχω] suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17
Additional References:
1 Corinthians 12:26
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συμπάσχω powerfully expresses our union with the Messiah and His body in suffering. It proclaims the good news that our sufferings are not meaningless but are shared with King Jesus Himself and His people. This word reminds us that in our trials, we are never alone but are participating in the Messiah's sufferings and sharing in the fellowship of His body.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4841: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and πάσχω (to suffer), meaning "to suffer together with, to share in suffering." Used theologically to describe believers' participation in the Messiah's sufferings and their shared experiences of persecution and trials.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: suffering, persecution, union-with-christ, fellowship, trials, martyrdom, solidarity, church-unity, affliction, shared-experience, discipleship, body-of-christ