Strong's G4912 · Greek
συνέχω
synéchō
Definition
to hold together, i.e. to compress (the ears, with a crowd or siege) or arrest (a prisoner); figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy
KJV: constrain, hold, keep in, press, lie sick of, stop, be in a strait, straiten, be taken with, throng
Root / derivation: from G4862 (σύν) and G2192 (ἔχω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered συνέχω across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke6 verses
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
Luke 8:37Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.
Luke 8:45And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Luke 19:43For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
Luke 22:63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
Acts3 verses
Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
Acts 18:5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
Acts 28:8And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.
2 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4912 (synéchō) mean?
to hold together, i.e. to compress (the ears, with a crowd or siege) or arrest (a prisoner); figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy
How many times does G4912 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4912 (συνέχω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “with.”
How is synéchō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4912 is rendered as “with” (2×), “constraineth” (1×), “held” (1×), “in” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word συνέχω come from?
from G4862 (σύν) and G2192 (ἔχω);