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Strong's G4918 συνθλίβω (synthlibo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4918 — meshullam in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4918
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G4918 Quick Answer

Strong's G4918 συνθλίβω (sunthlibo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sunthlibo (soon-thlee'-bo) v. 1. to compress, i.e. crowd on all sides [from G4862 and G2346] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include thronged and thronging. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
sunthlibo (soon-thlee'-bo) v. 1. to compress, i.e. crowd on all sides [from G4862 and G2346]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
thronged and thronging

Meaning and Definition

sunthlibo (soon-thlee'-bo) v. 1. to compress, i.e. crowd on all sides [from G4862 and G2346] KJV: throng Root(s): G4862, G2346

Original Word
συνθλίβω
Transliteration
sunthlibo
Derivation
Root: θλίβω R1: 4862 R2: 2346
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4918. 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 push against

Usage: συν-θλίβω [in LXX: Ecc.12:6 א A (רָצַץ), Sir.34:14 (31:14), 1Ma.15:14 A * ;] to press together, press on all sides: Mrk.5:24, 31.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4918 Is Translated

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

thronged Mark 5:24 thronging Mark 5:31

How Strong's G4918 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 2 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 G4918 (συνθλίβω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4918 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 G4918 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 5:24 KJV

And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

Mark 5:31 KJV

And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

Strong's G4918 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ecclesiastes 12:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Before the silver cord be let go, Or the choice gold be broken, Or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, Or the wheel run down to the cistern;

Strong's G4918 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 31:14 Septuagint / Brenton

Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear Nor be afraid; for he is his hope.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4918.

Ecclesiastes 12:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Before the silver cord be let go, Or the choice gold be broken, Or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, Or the wheel run down to the cistern;
Mark 5:24 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Mark 5:31 New Testament, KJV
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Wisdom of Sirach 31:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear Nor be afraid; for he is his hope.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4918, grouped by book.

Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 12:6
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 5:24 Mark 5:31
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 31:14

Strong's G4918 FAQ

What does synthlibo (συνθλίβω) mean?

Synthlibo (Strong's G4918) is a Greek word most simply glossed "throng". sunthlibo (soon-thlee'-bo) v. 1. to compress, i.e. crowd on all sides [from G4862 and G2346]

How many times is synthlibo (συνθλίβω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4918 across 3 books.

Where can I study synthlibo (συνθλίβω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4918 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate synthlibo (συνθλίβω)?

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

Does Strong's G4918 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4918, with linked reader references where each row is available.