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συμφέρω G4851
G4851 is the Greek word συμφέρω, transliterated symphérō. The King James Version most often renders it expedient.
What it means
to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage.
Where it comes from
from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 22 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for).
Verses using συμφέρω
All 17 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:29 · KJV
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.
Matthew 5:30 · KJV
And 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 18:6 · KJV
But 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 19:10 · KJV
His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
John 11:50 · KJV
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
John 16:7 · KJV
Nevertheless 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 18:14 · KJV
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Acts 19:19 · KJV
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 20:20 · KJV
And 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 Corinthians 6:12 · KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 7:35 · KJV
And 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 10:23 · KJV
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
1 Corinthians 10:33 · KJV
Even 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 12:7 · KJV
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
2 Corinthians 8:10 · KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 12:1 · KJV
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Hebrews 12:10 · KJV
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4851 mean?
G4851 is the Greek word συμφέρω (symphérō), meaning to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage.
How is G4851 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it expedient (7 times), profitable (3 times), profit (3 times), is (2 times), are (2 times), among others.
How many times does G4851 appear in the Bible?
συμφέρω (symphérō) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4851 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate).
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