Strong's G4851 · Greek
συμφέρω
sumphero · /soom-fer'-o/
Definition
from 4862 and 5342 (including its alternate); to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage:--be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for).
KJV: be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for)
Root / derivation: from 4862 and 5342 (including its alternate)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered συμφέρω across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. offend: or, do cause thee to offend
Matthew 5:30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Matthew 18:6But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 19:10His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
John3 verses
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
John 18:14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Acts2 verses
Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Acts 20:20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
1 Corinthians5 verses
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. expedient: or, profitable
1 Corinthians 7:35And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 12:7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
2 Corinthians2 verses
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. forward: Gr. willing
2 Corinthians 12:1It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory.1063 I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I will come: Gr. For I will come
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4851 (sumphero) mean?
from 4862 and 5342 (including its alternate); to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage:--be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for).
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 sumphero 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 4862 and 5342 (including its alternate)