Sýndesmos — G4886

Definition

masculine noun

a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control

1. that which binds together, a band, bond
2. that which is bound together, a bundle

Usually translated as

bond, band

Origin

from G4862 and G1199

• sýn (G4862)
• desmón (G1199)

Occurrences

Sýndesmos occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (2)

• Acts 8:23 — For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond (σύνδεσμον) of iniquity.
• Ephesians 4:3 — Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond (συνδέσμῳ) of peace.
• Colossians 2:19 — And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands (συνδέσμων) having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
• Colossians 3:14 — And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond (σύνδεσμος) of perfectness.