Strong’s G4916

συνθάπτω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sunthaptó

Pronunciation

soon-thap'-to

Definition

To bury together, to be buried with

Meaning

I bury along with.

Usage

The verb "sunthaptó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of being buried together with someone. It is often used metaphorically to express the spiritual union of believers with Christ in His death and burial, symbolizing the believer's identification with Christ's death and the subsequent newness of life.

Bible references

Romans 6:4;Colossians 2:12