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Strong's G4856 συμφωνέω (symphoneo)

Symphoneo means “be harmonious” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4856 — masso (“respect”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4856
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 7

Strong's G4856 Quick Answer

Strong's G4856 συμφωνέω (sumphoneo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sumphoneo (soom-fo-neh'-o) v. 1. to be harmonious 2. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) It has 10 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include agree and together. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
sumphoneo (soom-fo-neh'-o) v. 1. to be harmonious 2. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact)
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
agree and together

Meaning and Definition

sumphoneo (soom-fo-neh'-o) v. 1. to be harmonious 2. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) [from G4859] KJV: agree (together, with) Root(s): G4859

Original Word
συμφωνέω
Transliteration
sumphoneo
Derivation
Root: σύμφωνος R1: 4859
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4856. 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 agree with

Usage: συμ-φωνέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Gen.14:3 (H2266) 2Ki.12:8 (9) (H225 ni.), Isa.7:2 (H5117), 4Ma.14:6 * ;] prop., to agree in sound, be in harmony (Plat., Arist.). Metaphorical, __(a) to agree with, agree together: Luk.5:36; with dative of thing(s), Act.15:15; before περί, Mat.18:19; pass., with dative of person(s), συνεφωνήθη ὑμῖν, Act.5:9; __(b) to agree as to a price (Polyb., Diod.): with dative of person(s), genitive pret., Mat.20:13; before μετά . . . ἐκ, Mat.20:2.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4856 Is Translated

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

agree Matthew 18:19 3× together Acts 5:9

How Strong's G4856 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 6 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 G4856 (συμφωνέω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4856 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 G4856 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 18:19 KJV

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 20:2 KJV

And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

Matthew 20:13 KJV

But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

Strong's G4856 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 14:3 Septuagint / Brenton

All these met with one consent at the salt valley; this is now the Sea of Salt.

4 Kingdoms 12:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, and not to repair the breaches of the house.

Isaiah 7:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And a message was brought to the house of David, saying, Aram has conspired with Ephraim. And his soul was amazed, and the soul of his people, as in a wood a tree is moved by the wind.

Strong's G4856 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 14:6 Septuagint / Brenton

For just as hands and feet are moved sympathetically with the directions of the soul, so those holy youths agreed unto death for religion’s sake, as through the immortal soul of religion.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4856.

Genesis 14:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All these met with one consent at the salt valley; this is now the Sea of Salt.
4 Kingdoms 12:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, and not to repair the breaches of the house.
Isaiah 7:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And a message was brought to the house of David, saying, Aram has conspired with Ephraim. And his soul was amazed, and the soul of his people, as in a wood a tree is moved by the wind.
Matthew 18:19 New Testament, KJV
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 20:2 New Testament, KJV
And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
Matthew 20:13 New Testament, KJV
But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
Luke 5:36 New Testament, KJV
And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
Acts 5:9 New Testament, KJV
Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
Acts 15:15 New Testament, KJV
And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
4 Maccabees 14:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For just as hands and feet are moved sympathetically with the directions of the soul, so those holy youths agreed unto death for religion’s sake, as through the immortal soul of religion.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4856, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 14:3
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 12:9
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 7:2
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Matthew 18:19 Matthew 20:2 Matthew 20:13
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5:36
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 5:9 Acts 15:15
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 14:6

Strong's G4856 FAQ

What does symphoneo (συμφωνέω) mean?

Symphoneo (Strong's G4856) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be harmonious". sumphoneo (soom-fo-neh'-o) v. 1. to be harmonious 2. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact)

How many times is symphoneo (συμφωνέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G4856 across 7 books.

Where can I study symphoneo (συμφωνέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4856 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate symphoneo (συμφωνέω)?

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

Does Strong's G4856 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4856, with linked reader references where each row is available.