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συγχέω G4797
G4797 is the Greek word συγχέω, transliterated synchéō. The King James Version most often renders it confounded.
What it means
to commingle promiscuously, i.e. (figuratively) to throw (an assembly) into disorder, to perplex (the mind).
Where it comes from
from G4862 (σύν) and (to pour) or its alternate.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: confound, confuse, stir up, be in an uproar.
Verses using συγχέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 2:6 · KJV
Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
Acts 9:22 · KJV
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
Acts 19:32 · KJV
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Acts 21:27 · KJV
And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
Common questions
What does Strong's G4797 mean?
G4797 is the Greek word συγχέω (synchéō), meaning to commingle promiscuously, i.e. (figuratively) to throw (an assembly) into disorder, to perplex (the mind).
How is G4797 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it confounded (2 times), confused (1 time), stirred up (1 time).
How many times does G4797 appear in the Bible?
συγχέω (synchéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4797 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4862 (σύν) and (to pour) or its alternate.
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