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Strong's G4781 συγκάμπτω (synkampto)

Synkampto means “bow down” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4781 — merodak in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4781
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G4781 Quick Answer

Strong's G4781 συγκάμπτω (sugkampto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sugkampto (soong-kamp'-to) v. 1. to bend together 2. (figuratively) to afflict It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include bow. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
sugkampto (soong-kamp'-to) v. 1. to bend together 2. (figuratively) to afflict
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
bow

Meaning and Definition

sugkampto (soong-kamp'-to) v. 1. to bend together 2. (figuratively) to afflict [from G4862 and G2578] KJV: bow down Root(s): G4862, G2578

Original Word
συγκάμπτω
Transliteration
sugkampto
Derivation
Root: κάμπτω R1: 4862 R2: 2578
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4781. 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)

to bend

Usage: συν-κάμπτω (Rec. συγκ-), [in LXX: Psa.68:10, 23 (מעד hi.), etc. ;] to bend completely, bend together: τ. νῶτον, figuratively, Rom.11:10 (LXX).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4781 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sugkampto, 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.

bow Romans 11:10

How Strong's G4781 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4781 (συγκάμπτω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4781 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 G4781 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 11:10 KJV

Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

Strong's G4781 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 4:35 Septuagint / Brenton

And he returned, and walked up and down in the house: and he went up, and bowed himself on the child seven times; and the child opened his eyes.

Psalms 68:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And I bowed down my soul with fasting, And that was made my reproach.

Psalms 68:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Let their eyes be darkened that they should not see; And bow down their back continually.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4781.

4 Kingdoms 4:35 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he returned, and walked up and down in the house: and he went up, and bowed himself on the child seven times; and the child opened his eyes.
Psalms 68:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I bowed down my soul with fasting, And that was made my reproach.
Psalms 68:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let their eyes be darkened that they should not see; And bow down their back continually.
Romans 11:10 New Testament, KJV
Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4781, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 4:35
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 68:11 Psalms 68:24
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 11:10

Strong's G4781 FAQ

What does synkampto (συγκάμπτω) mean?

Synkampto (Strong's G4781) is a Greek word most simply glossed "bow down". sugkampto (soong-kamp'-to) v. 1. to bend together 2. (figuratively) to afflict

How many times is synkampto (συγκάμπτω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4781 across 3 books.

Where can I study synkampto (συγκάμπτω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4781 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate synkampto (συγκάμπτω)?

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

Does Strong's G4781 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4781, with linked reader references where each row is available.