Strong’s G1997 · Greek

ἐπισυναγωγή
episynagōgḗ

Definition

a complete collection; especially a Christian meeting (for worship)

Etymology

from G1996 (ἐπισυνάγω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • assembling (gathering) together

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What the first audience heard

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