Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4851

Strong's G4851 · Greek

συμφέρω

symphérō

Number
G4851
Language
Greek
Original word
συμφέρω
Transliteration
symphérō
KJV occurrences
17 verses

Definition

to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

KJV: be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for)

Root / derivation: from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered συμφέρω across 17 verses.

expedient7×
profit3×
profitable3×
are2×
is2×
better1×
brought1×
good1×
together1×
withal1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
John3 verses
Acts2 verses
1 Corinthians5 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4851 (symphérō) mean?

to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

How many times does G4851 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4851 (συμφέρω) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “expedient.”

How is symphérō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4851 is rendered as “expedient” (7×), “profit” (3×), “profitable” (3×), “are” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word συμφέρω come from?

from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate);