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Strong's G4935 συντόμως (syntomos)

Syntomos means “a few words” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4935 — mishi (“to supple”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4935
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G4935 Quick Answer

Strong's G4935 συντόμως (suntomos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. suntomos (soon-tom'-oce) adv. 1. concisely (briefly) [adverb from a derivative of G4932] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include few. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
suntomos (soon-tom'-oce) adv. 1. concisely (briefly) [adverb from a derivative of G4932]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
few

Meaning and Definition

suntomos (soon-tom'-oce) adv. 1. concisely (briefly) [adverb from a derivative of G4932] KJV: a few words Root(s): G4932

Original Word
συντόμως
Transliteration
suntomos
Derivation
Root: συντέμνω R1: 4932
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4935. 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)

concisely

Usage: συν-τόμως, adv. (συντέμνω) [in LXX: Pro.13:23 23:28, 3Ma.5:25 * ;] concisely, briefly: Act.24:4 (for a similar ex., see MM, xxiv).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4935 Is Translated

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

few Acts 24:4

How Strong's G4935 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old 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 G4935 (συντόμως) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4935 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 G4935 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 24:4 KJV

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

Strong's G4935 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 13:23 Septuagint / Brenton

But the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.

Proverbs 23:28 Septuagint / Brenton

For such a one shall perish suddenly; And every transgressor shall be cut off.

Strong's G4935 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 5:25 Septuagint / Brenton

The Jews, breathless with momentary suspense, stretched forth their hands, and prayed the Greatest God, in mournful strains, again to help them speedily.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4935.

Proverbs 13:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.
Proverbs 23:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For such a one shall perish suddenly; And every transgressor shall be cut off.
Acts 24:4 New Testament, KJV
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
3 Maccabees 5:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The Jews, breathless with momentary suspense, stretched forth their hands, and prayed the Greatest God, in mournful strains, again to help them speedily.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4935, grouped by book.

Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 13:23 Proverbs 23:28
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 24:4
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 5:25

Strong's G4935 FAQ

What does syntomos (συντόμως) mean?

Syntomos (Strong's G4935) is a Greek word most simply glossed "a few words". suntomos (soon-tom'-oce) adv. 1. concisely (briefly) [adverb from a derivative of G4932]

How many times is syntomos (συντόμως) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4935 across 3 books.

Where can I study syntomos (συντόμως) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4935 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate syntomos (συντόμως)?

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

Does Strong's G4935 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4935, with linked reader references where each row is available.