Strong's Lexicon parakoé: Disobedience, neglect to hear Original Word: παρακοή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παρακούω (parakouō), meaning "to hear amiss" or "to disobey." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of disobedience is מְרִי (meri, Strong's H4805), which also conveys rebellion or defiance against authority. Usage: The term παρακοή (parakoé) is used in the New Testament to denote a failure to listen or a willful disobedience to a command or instruction. It implies a conscious choice to disregard or ignore what has been heard, often in a moral or spiritual context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hearing and obeying were closely linked concepts. To hear was often synonymous with obeying, especially in contexts involving authority figures such as parents, teachers, or rulers. In the Jewish tradition, the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) emphasizes the importance of hearing and obeying God's commandments. Thus, παρακοή would be understood as a serious breach of duty and relationship, both in societal and religious contexts. HELPS Word-studies 3876 parakoḗ (from 3844 /pará, "contrary by close comparison" and 191 /akoúō, "hear") – properly, contrary-hearing, i.e. disobedience which springs from a negative (opposing) attitude, i.e. the refusal to listen properly. This "hearing" has the attitude of refusing to take heed and therefore is inattentive ("hearing" that will not comply). 3876 /parakoḗ reflects the attitude that chooses to disobey because of disinterest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parakouó Definition a hearing amiss, by impl. disobedience NASB Translation disobedience (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3876: παρακοήπαρακοή, παρακοῆς, ἡ (παρά Latinpraeter (see παρά, IV. 2)); 1. properly, a hearing amiss (Plato, epistles 7, p. 341 b.). 2. (unwillingness to hear i. e.) disobedience: Romans 5:19; 2 Corinthians 10:6; Hebrews 2:2. (Cf. Trench, § lxvi.) From parakouo; inattention, i.e. (by implication) disobedience -- disobedience. see GREEK parakouo Englishman's Concordance Romans 5:19 N-GFSGRK: διὰ τῆς παρακοῆς τοῦ ἑνὸς NAS: man's disobedience the many KJV: one man's disobedience many were made INT: by the disobedience of the one 2 Corinthians 10:6 N-AFS Hebrews 2:2 N-NFS Strong's Greek 3876 |
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