συμφέρω (symphérō) — Be Better for

Greek word study: συμφέρω (symphérō), Strong's G4851. to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

GreekStrong's G4851
Quick definition
Greek word
συμφέρω (symphérō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

Word study
Derivation: from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate);

KJV translation words: be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4851 is tagged on 17 words in 17 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Hebrews 12:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

it is better ×4it is profitable ×3are profitable ×1being profitable ×1common profiting ×1do profit ×1having brought together ×1is it profitable ×1is our benefitting ×1is profitable ×1profiting ×1your benefit ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

συμφέρει ×10συμφέρον ×3σύμφορον ×2συμφερόντων ×1συνενέγκαντες ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×5Matthew ×4John ×3Acts ×22 Corinthians ×2Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 17)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4862 σύν (sýn), G5342 φέρω (phérō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does symphérō (G4851) mean?

To bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage.

How is G4851 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4851 as: be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for).

How often does συμφέρω (symphérō) appear?

Strong's G4851 is tagged on 17 words in 17 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Hebrews 12:10.