κοινωνέω

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Definition

κοινωνέω, -ῶ

[in LXX: 2 Chronicles 20:35, Job 34:8, Ecclesiastes 9:4 (חָבַר), Proverbs 1:11, Wis.6.23, Sir.13.1, al. ;]

to have a share of, go shares in (something) with (some one), take part in: with genitive of thing(s) (as usually in cl., so Pr, l.with), Hebrews 2:14; with dative of thing(s), Romans 12:13; 15:27, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Peter 4:13, 2 John 11; with dative of person(s), before εἰς, Philippians 4:15; ἐν, Galatians 6:6 (cf. συν-κοινωνέω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κοινωνέω:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

8 total
  1. Romans 12:13κοινωνοῦντες · Share with
    Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
  2. Romans 15:27ἐκοινώνησαν · have shared in
    They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
  3. Galatians 6:6Κοινωνείτω · must share
    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
  4. Philippians 4:15ἐκοινώνησεν · partnered
    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
  5. 1 Timothy 5:22κοινώνει · share
    Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
  6. Hebrews 2:14κεκοινώνηκεν · have
    Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
  7. 1 Peter 4:13κοινωνεῖτε · you share
    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
  8. 2 John 1:11κοινωνεῖ · shares
    Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.