Original Word: ἐπισυναγωγή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: episunagógé
Pronunciation: eh-pee-soo-nah-go-GAY
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay')
Definition: Gathering together, assembly
Meaning: a gathering (collecting) together, assembling.

assembling together.

From episunago; a complete collection; especially a Christian meeting (for worship) -- assembling (gathering) together.

see GREEK episunago

Cognate: 1997 episynagōgḗ – a specific (apt) "grouping together" that fulfills (builds on) the specific purpose of the gathering together (note the epi, "on"). See 1996 (episynágō).

Word Origin
from episunagó
Definition
a gathering together, an assembly
NASB Translation
assembling together (1), gathering together (1).

STRONGS NT 1997: ἐπισυναγωγή

ἐπισυναγωγή, ἐπισυναγωγῆς, ἡ (ἐπισυνάγω, which see);

a. a gathering together in one place, equivalent to τό ἐπισυνάγεσθαι (2 Macc. 2:7): ἐπί τινα, to one, 2 Thessalonians 2:1.

b. (the religious) assembly (of Christians): Hebrews 10:25.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπισυνάγω (episynagō), which is a compound of ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "together") and συνάγω (synagō, meaning "to gather" or "to bring together").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπισυναγωγή, the concept of gathering is present in several Hebrew terms, such as:

- קָהָל (qahal, Strong's H6951): Refers to an assembly or congregation, often used in the context of the gathering of the people of Israel.
- עֲצָרָה (atsarah, Strong's H6116): Refers to a solemn assembly, particularly in a religious context.

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of communal gathering and assembly, paralleling the Greek concept of ἐπισυναγωγή in its emphasis on collective worship and unity.

Usage: The word ἐπισυναγωγή is used in the New Testament to describe the act of gathering or assembling, particularly in a religious or eschatological context. It appears in two key passages:

- 2 Thessalonians 2:1: "Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers..."
- Hebrews 10:25: "Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Context: The term ἐπισυναγωγή is significant in the New Testament, particularly in the context of eschatology and Christian community life. In 2 Thessalonians 2:1, the word is used to describe the anticipated gathering of believers to Christ at His return. This gathering is a central hope in Christian eschatology, emphasizing the unity and collective destiny of the faithful.

In Hebrews 10:25, ἐπισυναγωγή underscores the importance of regular assembly among believers. The passage encourages Christians not to forsake meeting together, highlighting the communal aspect of faith and the mutual encouragement that comes from shared worship and fellowship. This gathering is seen as increasingly vital as the "Day" of Christ's return approaches, suggesting an eschatological urgency to maintain community bonds and spiritual vigilance.

The use of ἐπισυναγωγή in these contexts reflects the early Christian understanding of the Church as a gathered community, both in present practice and in future hope. It emphasizes the dual aspect of Christian life: the present reality of communal worship and the future promise of being gathered to Christ.

επισυναγωγην επισυναγωγήν ἐπισυναγωγὴν επισυναγωγης επισυναγωγής ἐπισυναγωγῆς επισυνεσταμένη επισυνέστησεν επισυστάντες επισυστάσης επισυστήση επισυστήσονται επισυστήτε επισυστώμεν episunagogen episunagōgēn episunagoges episunagōgēs episynagogen episynagogḕn episynagōgēn episynagōgḕn episynagoges episynagogês episynagōgēs episynagōgē̂sInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts