G4924
συνοικέω
to reside together (as a family)
Transliteration
synoikéōPronunciation
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to reside together (as a family)
συνοικέω(synoikéō)
Strong’s Definition
to reside together (as a family)
from G4862 (σύν) and G3611 (οἰκέω);
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
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Strong's G4924: A compound verb combining σύν (with) and οἰκέω (to dwell), συνοικέω describes the intimate shared life of marriage. In 1 Peter, it emphasizes the Christian husband's duty to live wisely and considerately with his wife, recognizing her as a co-heir of God's grace.
U - Unveiling the Word
συνοικέω (sunoikeō) represents more than just sharing a physical dwelling; it encompasses the entire concept of living together in marriage with understanding and wisdom. This compound word emphasizes both the physical and spiritual aspects of marital cohabitation. In the New Testament, it appears in Peter's instruction about Christian marriage, highlighting the husband's responsibility to live with his wife in an understanding way. Early church writers used this term to describe the sacred bond of Christian marriage and its reflection of the Messiah's relationship with His church. Today, it continues to guide believers in understanding marriage as a spiritual partnership where spouses dwell together as equal heirs of God's grace.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix σύν adds the concept of togetherness, while οἰκέω provides the core meaning of dwelling. Together, they create a word expressing intimate shared living.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
See G3611
See G4925
See G2730
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Verbal Features:
The word appears in forms showing ongoing action:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes the word's use in marriage contexts. Thayer's notes its connection to wise and understanding cohabitation. LSJ provides examples from marriage contracts. Vine's connects it to considerate marital living. Strong's highlights the intimacy implied by the συν- prefix. LEH and Moulton and Milligan note its common usage in marriage documents.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
1 Peter 3:7: "You husbands in the same way, live [συνοικέω] with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered."
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συνοικέω beautifully captures God's design for marriage as a shared life of understanding and grace. This word proclaims the good news that marriage reflects the Messiah's relationship with His church, where understanding, honor, and mutual respect characterize the relationship. It reminds us that Christian marriage is a testimony to God's grace and wisdom.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4924: A compound verb combining σύν (with) and οἰκέω (to dwell), συνοικέω describes the intimate shared life of marriage. In 1 Peter, it emphasizes the Christian husband's duty to live wisely and considerately with his wife, recognizing her as a co-heir of God's grace.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: marriage, cohabitation, understanding, partnership, Christian living, household, Peter's letters, compound words, Greek verbs, marital wisdom, spiritual equality