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Strong's G4793 συγκρίνω (synkrino)

sugkrino - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4793 — merots (“race”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4793
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 7

Strong's G4793 Quick Answer

Strong's G4793 συγκρίνω (sugkrino) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sugkrino (soong-kree'-no) v. 1. to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of contrast or resemblance) [from G4862 and G2919] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include things.

Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
sugkrino (soong-kree'-no) v. 1. to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of contrast or resemblance) [from G4862 and G2919]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
things

Meaning and Definition

sugkrino (soong-kree'-no) v. 1. to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of contrast or resemblance) [from G4862 and G2919] KJV: compare among (with) Root(s): G4862, G2919

Original Word
συγκρίνω
Transliteration
sugkrino
Derivation
Root: κρίνω R1: 4862 R2: 2919
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4793. 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 compare

Usage: συν-κρίνω (Rec. συγκ-) [in LXX chiefly for פָּתַר ;] __1. to compound, combine: 1Co.2:13, R, mg.1 (Lft., Notes, 180 f.). __2. In Arist. and later writers (Wis.7:29, a1.) = παραβάλλω, to compare: 1Co, l.with, R, txt. (Field, Notes, 168), 2Co.10:12 __3. In LXX, of dreams, to interpret (Gen.40:8, 1Co, l.with, R, mg. 2 (but see reff. supr.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4793 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G4793 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 9 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.
  • 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 G4793 (συγκρίνω) appears 13 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4793 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 G4793 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 2:13 KJV

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

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.

Strong's G4793 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 40:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And they said to him, We have seen a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said to them, Is not the interpretation of them through God? tell them then to me.

Genesis 40:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And the chief baker saw that he interpreted aright; and he said to Joseph, I also saw a dream, and methought I took up on my head three baskets of mealy food.

Genesis 40:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph interpreted to them.

Strong's G4793 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 10:71 Septuagint / Brenton

Now therefore, if thou trustest in thine own strength, come down to us into the plain field, and there let us try the matter together: for with me is the power of the cities.

Wisdom of Solomon 7:29 Septuagint / Brenton

For she is more beautiful than the sun, And above all the order of stars: Being compared with the light, she is found before it.

Wisdom of Solomon 15:18 Septuagint / Brenton

Yea, they worshiped those beasts also that are most hateful: For being compared together, some are worse than others.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4793.

Genesis 40:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they said to him, We have seen a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said to them, Is not the interpretation of them through God? tell them then to me.
Genesis 40:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the chief baker saw that he interpreted aright; and he said to Joseph, I also saw a dream, and methought I took up on my head three baskets of mealy food.
Genesis 40:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph interpreted to them.
Genesis 41:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there was there with us a young man, a Hebrew servant of the captain of the guard; and we related to him our dreams, and he interpreted them to us.
Genesis 41:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass, as he interpreted them to us, so also it happened, both that I was restored to my office, and that he was hanged.
Genesis 41:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I have seen a vision, and there is no one to interpret it; but I have heard say concerning thee that thou didst hear dreams and interpret them.
Numbers 15:34 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they placed him in custody, for they did not determine what they should do to him.
Daniel 5:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For there is an excellent spirit in him, and sense and understanding are in him, interpreting dreams as he does, and answering hard questions, and solving difficulties: it is Daniel, and the king gave him the name of Belteshazzar: now then let him be called, and he shall tell thee the interpretation of the writing.
Daniel 5:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I have heard concerning thee, that thou art able to make interpretations: now then if thou shalt be able to read the writing, and to make known to me the interpretation of it, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and there shall be a golden chain upon thy neck, and thou shalt be third ruler in my kingdom.
1 Corinthians 2:13 New Testament, KJV
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
2 Corinthians 10:12 New Testament, 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.
1 Maccabees 10:71 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now therefore, if thou trustest in thine own strength, come down to us into the plain field, and there let us try the matter together: for with me is the power of the cities.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For she is more beautiful than the sun, And above all the order of stars: Being compared with the light, she is found before it.
Wisdom of Solomon 15:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Yea, they worshiped those beasts also that are most hateful: For being compared together, some are worse than others.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4793, grouped by book.

Genesis 6 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4793 FAQ

What does synkrino (συγκρίνω) mean?

Strong's G4793 is a Greek entry for G4793 συγκρίνω (sugkrino). sugkrino (soong-kree'-no) v. 1. to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of contrast or resemblance) [from G4862 and G2919]

How many times is synkrino (συγκρίνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G4793 across 7 books.

Where can I study synkrino (συγκρίνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4793 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate synkrino (συγκρίνω)?

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

Does Strong's G4793 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4793, with linked reader references where each row is available.