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συνιστάω G4921
G4921 is the Greek word συνιστάω, transliterated synistáō. The King James Version most often renders it commend.
What it means
to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute.
Where it comes from
from G4862 (σύν) and G2476 (ἵστημι) (including its collateral forms).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: approve, commend, consist, make, stand (with).
Verses using συνιστάω
All 14 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 9:32 · KJV
But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
Romans 3:5 · KJV
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
Romans 5:8 · KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 16:1 · KJV
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
2 Corinthians 3:1 · KJV
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 4:2 · KJV
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:12 · KJV
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
2 Corinthians 6:4 · KJV
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 7:11 · KJV
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
2 Corinthians 10:12 · KJV
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
2 Corinthians 10:18 · KJV
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
2 Corinthians 12:11 · KJV
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
Galatians 2:18 · KJV
For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
2 Peter 3:5 · KJV
For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
Common questions
What does Strong's G4921 mean?
G4921 is the Greek word συνιστάω (synistáō), meaning to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute.
How is G4921 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it commend (5 times), commendeth (3 times), stood with (1 time), commending (1 time), things approving (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4921 appear in the Bible?
συνιστάω (synistáō) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4921 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4862 (σύν) and G2476 (ἵστημι) (including its collateral forms).
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