συντηρέω (syntēréō) — Keep

Greek word study: συντηρέω (syntēréō), Strong's G4933. to keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, to remember (and obey)

GreekStrong's G4933
Quick definition
Greek word
συντηρέω (syntēréō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, to remember (and obey)

Word study
Derivation: from G4862 (σύν) and G5083 (τηρέω);

KJV translation words: keep, observe, preserve

Where this word appears

Strong's G4933 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:17 and last appears in Luke 5:38.

How it is rendered in the text

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

are preserved ×2he was keeping safe ×1was treasuring up ×1

Forms found in the text

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

συνετήρει ×2συντηροῦνται ×2

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Matthew 9:17 — συντηροῦνται — are preserved
  • Mark 6:20 — συνετήρει — he was keeping safe
  • Luke 2:19 — συνετήρει — was treasuring up
  • Luke 5:38 — συντηροῦνται — are preserved

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4862 σύν (sýn), G5083 τηρέω (tēréō).

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 syntēréō (G4933) mean?

To keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, to remember (and obey).

How is G4933 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4933 as: keep, observe, preserve.

How often does συντηρέω (syntēréō) appear?

Strong's G4933 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:17 and last appears in Luke 5:38.