Greek · G4794 · unreviewed

συγκύπτω

To bend

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συγκύπτω G4794
Pronunciation synkýptō

What does συγκύπτω (synkýptō) mean in the Bible?

συγκύπτω (synkýptō) is a Greek word meaning "to bend". συν-κύπτω (Rec. Describes long-standing physical and symbolic bondage.

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Meaning

to bend
Extended definition

To be bowed down by affliction or burden; physical manifestation of spiritual oppression.

(Rec. συγκ-), [in LXX: Job.9:27 (עָזַב), Sir.12:11 19:26 * ;]

1to bend forwards (Arist., al.).
2to be bowed down: Luk.13:11.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Describes long-standing physical and symbolic bondage. Luke 13:10–17
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Present
Voices
Active
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality
Present Active Luke 13:11
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
participle 1
Tense
present 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Biblical Occurrences

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