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Strong's G4859 σύμφωνος (symphonos)

Symphonos means “consent” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4859 — mashshaah (“debt”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4859
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G4859 Quick Answer

Strong's G4859 σύμφωνος (sumphonos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sumphonos (soom'-fo-nos) adj. 1. sounding together (alike) 2. (figuratively) accordant (neuter as noun, agreement) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include together. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
sumphonos (soom'-fo-nos) adj. 1. sounding together (alike) 2. (figuratively) accordant (neuter as noun, agreement)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
together

Meaning and Definition

sumphonos (soom'-fo-nos) adj. 1. sounding together (alike) 2. (figuratively) accordant (neuter as noun, agreement) [from G4862 and G5456] KJV: consent Root(s): G4862, G5456

Original Word
σύμφωνος
Transliteration
sumphonos
Derivation
Root: φωνή R1: 4862 R2: 5456
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4859. 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)

mutual consent

Usage: σύμφωνος, -ον (ούν, φωνή), [in LXX: Ecc.7:14 (עֻמָּה), 4Ma.7:7 4Mac 14:7 * ;] agreeing in sound. Metaphorical, harmonious, agreeing: ἐκ συμφώνου (for exx. from π., see Deiss., BS, 255), by agreement, 1Co.7:5.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4859 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sumphonos, 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 G4859 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha 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 G4859 (σύμφωνος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4859 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 G4859 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 7:5 KJV

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Strong's G4859 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 7:7 Septuagint / Brenton

O harmonizer with the law, and sage devoted to a divine life!

4 Maccabees 14:7 Septuagint / Brenton

O holy seven of harmonious brethren! for as the seven days of creation, about religion,

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4859.

1 Corinthians 7:5 New Testament, KJV
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
4 Maccabees 7:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O harmonizer with the law, and sage devoted to a divine life!
4 Maccabees 14:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O holy seven of harmonious brethren! for as the seven days of creation, about religion,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4859, grouped by book.

1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4859 FAQ

What does symphonos (σύμφωνος) mean?

Symphonos (Strong's G4859) is a Greek word most simply glossed "consent". sumphonos (soom'-fo-nos) adj. 1. sounding together (alike) 2. (figuratively) accordant (neuter as noun, agreement)

How many times is symphonos (σύμφωνος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G4859 across 2 books.

Where can I study symphonos (σύμφωνος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4859 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate symphonos (σύμφωνος)?

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

Does Strong's G4859 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4859, with linked reader references where each row is available.