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G800 · Greek · New Testament
ἀσύμφωνος
Asumphonos
Adjective
Out of Harmony / Disagreeing

Definition

Asumphonos (ἀσύμφωνος) means "out of harmony," "discordant," "not in agreement." It is the opposite of sumphonos (harmonious, "symphony"). It appears only once in the New Testament (Acts 28:25), describing the state of Paul's accusers as they departed from his Roman lodging — they left disagreeing among themselves.

Usage & Theological Significance

The final image of Paul's Jewish accusers in Acts is one of asumphonos — dissonance. They could not agree on what to make of Paul's message. This discord is the tragic foil to the harmony the gospel creates: "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:5–6). The gospel is symphonic — it calls broken, discordant people into one harmonious chorus. Rejection of the gospel leaves people in the dissonance they started with. Agreement with the truth of Christ is the only path to deep, lasting harmony between human beings.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 28:25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: "The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet..."
Romans 15:5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.
Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you.
Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!

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