Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to grow with
Usage: συν-φύω (Rec. συμ-), [in LXX: Wis.13:13 * ;] to cause to grow together. Pass., to grow together or with (Plat. al.): Luk.8:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4855
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4855 Quick Answer
Strong's G4855 συμφύω (sumphuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sumphuo (soom-foo'-o) v. 1. passive, to grow jointly [from G4862 and G5453] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include among, thorns, some, fell, and sprang. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- sumphuo (soom-foo'-o) v. 1. passive, to grow jointly [from G4862 and G5453]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- among, thorns, some, fell, and sprang
Meaning and Definition
sumphuo (soom-foo'-o) v. 1. passive, to grow jointly [from G4862 and G5453] KJV: spring up with Root(s): G4862, G5453
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4855. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
among
thorns
some
fell
sprang
choked
taking
very
refuse
those
served
use
How Strong's G4855 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 1 linked usage.
- 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 G4855 (συμφύω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Wisdom of Solomon 13:13 — συμπεφυκός
Strong's G4855 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 G4855 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
Strong's G4855 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And taking the very refuse among those which served to no use, Being a crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, Hath carved it diligently when he had nothing else to do, And formed it by the skill of his understanding, And fashioned it to the image of a man;
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4855.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
And taking the very refuse among those which served to no use, Being a crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, Hath carved it diligently when he had nothing else to do, And formed it by the skill of his understanding, And fashioned it to the image of a man;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4855, grouped by book.
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4855 FAQ
What does symphyo (συμφύω) mean?
Symphyo (Strong's G4855) is a Greek word most simply glossed "spring up with". sumphuo (soom-foo'-o) v. 1. passive, to grow jointly [from G4862 and G5453]
How many times is symphyo (συμφύω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4855 across 2 books.
Where can I study symphyo (συμφύω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4855 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate symphyo (συμφύω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as among, thorns, some, fell, sprang, and choked. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4855 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4855, with linked reader references where each row is available.