Strong’s G4892

συνέδριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

sunedrion

Pronunciation

soo-NAY-dree-on

Definition

Sanhedrin, council, assembly

Meaning

a council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin.

Usage

The term "sunedrion" refers to a council or assembly, particularly the Jewish Sanhedrin, which was the highest court and legislative body in ancient Israel. It was composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes, and it held significant religious, legal, and political authority. In the New Testament, "sunedrion" is often used to describe the body that tried Jesus and the apostles.

Bible references

Matthew 5:22;Matthew 10:17;Matthew 26:59;Mark 13:9;Mark 14:55;Mark 15:1;Luke 22:66;John 11:47;Acts 4:15;Acts 5:21;Acts 5:27;Acts 5:34;Acts 5:41;Acts 6:12;Acts 6:15;Acts 22:30;Acts 23:1;Acts 23:6;Acts 23:15;Acts 23:20;Acts 23:28;Acts 24:20