Strong’s G0656

ἀποσυνάγωγος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

aposunagógos

Pronunciation

ah-po-soo-NAH-gohs

Definition

Expelled from the synagogue

Meaning

away from the synagogue, expelled from the synagogue, excommunicated.

Usage

The term "aposunagógos" refers to someone who has been excommunicated or cast out from the synagogue. In the context of the New Testament, it describes the social and religious ostracism faced by early Christians, particularly Jewish converts, who were expelled from the Jewish community and its religious gatherings due to their faith in Jesus Christ.

Bible references

John 9:22;John 12:42;John 16:2