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Greek Word Study

Strong's G4889 σύνδουλος (syndoulos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4889 — mashchith (“corruption”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4889
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 4

Strong's G4889 Quick Answer

Strong's G4889 σύνδουλος (sundoulos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sundoulos (soon'-dou-los) n. 1. a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine) [from G4862 and G1401] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include fellowservant and fellowservants. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
sundoulos (soon'-dou-los) n. 1. a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine) [from G4862 and G1401]
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fellowservant and fellowservants

Meaning and Definition

sundoulos (soon'-dou-los) n. 1. a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine) [from G4862 and G1401] KJV: fellowservant Root(s): G4862, G1401

Original Word
σύνδουλος
Transliteration
sundoulos
Derivation
Root: δοῦλος R1: 4862 R2: 1401
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4889. 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)

fellow slave

Usage: σύν-δουλος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Est.4:7, 9 4:17, 23 5:3, 6 6:6, 13 (כְּנָת) * ;] a fellow-servant: Mat.18:28-33 24:49; of servants of the same divine Lord, Col.1:7 4:7, Rev.6:11; so of angels, Rev.19:10 22:9.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4889 Is Translated

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

fellowservant Matthew 18:29 6× fellowservants Matthew 18:28 4×

How Strong's G4889 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 10 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 G4889 (σύνδουλος) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

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Strong's G4889 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 G4889 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 18:28 KJV

But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Matthew 18:29 KJV

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Matthew 18:31 KJV

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Strong's G4889 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezra 4:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And in the days of Artaxerxes, Tabeel wrote peaceably to Mithredath and to the rest of his fellow servants: the tribute gatherer wrote to Artaxerxes king of the Persians a writing in the Syrian tongue, and the same interpreted.

Ezra 4:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Thus has judged Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of our fellow servants, the Dinaeans, the Apharsachaeans, the Tarpelites, the Sipparites, the Erechites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, Dehavites,

Ezra 4:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Then the king sent to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their fellow servants who dwelt in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, saying, Peace; and he says,

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4889.

Ezra 4:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And in the days of Artaxerxes, Tabeel wrote peaceably to Mithredath and to the rest of his fellow servants: the tribute gatherer wrote to Artaxerxes king of the Persians a writing in the Syrian tongue, and the same interpreted.
Ezra 4:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus has judged Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of our fellow servants, the Dinaeans, the Apharsachaeans, the Tarpelites, the Sipparites, the Erechites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, Dehavites,
Ezra 4:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the king sent to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their fellow servants who dwelt in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, saying, Peace; and he says,
Ezra 4:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the tribute gatherer of King Artaxerxes read the letter before Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and his fellow servants: and they went in haste to Jerusalem and through Judah, and caused them to cease with horses and an armed force.
Ezra 5:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
At the same time came there upon them Tattenai, the governor on this side the river, and Shethar-bozenai, and their fellow servants, and spoke thus to them, Who has ordained a decree for you to build this house, and to provide this preparation?
Ezra 5:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
the copy of a letter, which Tattenai, the governor of the part on this side the river, and Shethar-bozenai, and their fellow servants the Apharsachaeans who were on this side of the river, sent to King Darius.
Ezra 6:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now, ye rulers beyond the river, Shethar-bozenai, and their fellow servants the Apharsachaeans, who are on the other side of the river, give these things, keeping far from that place.
Ezra 6:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Tattenai the governor on this side beyond the river, Shethar-bozenai, and his fellow servants, according to that which King Darius sent, so they did diligently.
Matthew 18:28 New Testament, KJV
But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
Matthew 18:29 New Testament, KJV
And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Matthew 18:31 New Testament, KJV
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Matthew 18:33 New Testament, KJV
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
Matthew 24:49 New Testament, KJV
And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
Colossians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Colossians 4:7 New Testament, KJV
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Revelation 6:11 New Testament, KJV
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Revelation 19:10 New Testament, KJV
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Revelation 22:9 New Testament, KJV
Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4889, grouped by book.

Ezra 8 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 5 usages, New Testament
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 3 usages, New Testament

Strong's G4889 FAQ

What does syndoulos (σύνδουλος) mean?

Syndoulos (Strong's G4889) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fellowservant". sundoulos (soon'-dou-los) n. 1. a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine) [from G4862 and G1401]

How many times is syndoulos (σύνδουλος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G4889 across 4 books.

Where can I study syndoulos (σύνδουλος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4889 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate syndoulos (σύνδουλος)?

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

Does Strong's G4889 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4889, with linked reader references where each row is available.