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Strong's G1997 ἐπισυναγωγή (episynagoge)

Episynagoge means “complete collection” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1997 — hamonah in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1997
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1997 Quick Answer

Strong's G1997 ἐπισυναγωγή (episunagoge) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. episunagoge (ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay') n. 1. a complete gathering 2. (especially) a Christian meeting (reoccuring for worship) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include gathering and assembling. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
episunagoge (ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay') n. 1. a complete gathering 2. (especially) a Christian meeting (reoccuring for worship)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
gathering and assembling

Meaning and Definition

episunagoge (ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay') n. 1. a complete gathering 2. (especially) a Christian meeting (reoccuring for worship) [from G1996] KJV: assembling (gathering) together Root(s): G1996

Original Word
ἐπισυναγωγή
Transliteration
episunagoge
Derivation
Root: ἐπισυνάγω R1: 1996
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1997. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

gathering

Usage: ἐπι-συν-αγωγή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἐπισυνάγω), [in LXX: 2Ma.2:7 * ;] a gathering together, assembly: Heb.10:25; before ἐπί, 2Th.2:1 (cf. 2Mac, l.with).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1997 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render episunagoge, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

assembling Hebrews 10:25 gathering 2 Thessalonians 2:1

How Strong's G1997 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1997 (ἐπισυναγωγή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1997 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1997 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Thessalonians 2:1 KJV

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

Hebrews 10:25 KJV

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Strong's G1997 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 2:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Which when Jeremiah perceived, he blamed them, saying, As for that place, it shall be unknown until the time that God gather his people again together, and receive them unto mercy.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1997.

2 Thessalonians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
Hebrews 10:25 New Testament, KJV
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
2 Maccabees 2:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Which when Jeremiah perceived, he blamed them, saying, As for that place, it shall be unknown until the time that God gather his people again together, and receive them unto mercy.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1997, grouped by book.

2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 10:25
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2:7

Strong's G1997 FAQ

What does episynagoge (ἐπισυναγωγή) mean?

Episynagoge (Strong's G1997) is a Greek word most simply glossed "complete collection". episunagoge (ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay') n. 1. a complete gathering 2. (especially) a Christian meeting (reoccuring for worship)

How many times is episynagoge (ἐπισυναγωγή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1997 across 3 books.

Where can I study episynagoge (ἐπισυναγωγή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1997 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate episynagoge (ἐπισυναγωγή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gathering and assembling. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1997 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1997, with linked reader references where each row is available.