UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to cut short, to shorten, to bring to an end

Semantic entry: 67.72

Semantic domains: Time

Subdomains: A Point of Time with Reference to Duration of Time: Beginning, End

Definition: to cause a duration to come to an abrupt end, with the implication of sooner than expected

Notes: There are a number of different opinions with regard to the meaning of συντέμνω in RV ROM 9:28 · LV ROM 9:28 · Read together ROM 9:28. Translators are accordingly encouraged to consult commentaries and to provide for significantly different interpretations in translations.