Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5310 נָפַץ (napats): To shatter, break in pieces.
• H7665 שָׁבַר (shabar): To break, break in pieces, crush.
• H1792 דָּכָא (daka): To crush, to break in pieces, to bruise.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with συνθρύπτω, often used in the Old Testament to describe acts of breaking or crushing, whether in judgment or in the context of warfare. They highlight the continuity of the theme of divine power to break and crush opposition throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of breaking or crushing something into pieces, often implying a complete or thorough destruction.

Context: The Greek verb συνθρύπτω (synthrýptō) appears in the New Testament to convey the action of breaking or crushing something into pieces. This term is often used metaphorically to describe the destruction or defeat of entities, whether physical or spiritual. The imagery of breaking into pieces suggests a thorough and decisive action, often associated with divine judgment or intervention.

In the Berean Standard Bible, συνθρύπτω is used to illustrate the power and authority of God or His agents in overcoming opposition. The term emphasizes the completeness of the action, leaving no part intact. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ultimate sovereignty and the futility of resisting His will.

The use of συνθρύπτω can be seen in contexts where the breaking or crushing serves as a metaphor for the dismantling of strongholds, both literal and figurative. It underscores the idea that nothing can withstand the force of divine power when it is exercised in judgment or deliverance.