Strong's Lexicon hupakouó: To obey, to listen attentively, to heed Original Word: ὑπακούω Word Origin: From the preposition ὑπό (hypo, meaning "under") and the verb ἀκούω (akouo, meaning "to hear"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8085 שָׁמַע (shama): To hear, listen, obey - H6213 עָשָׂה (asah): To do, make, act, or perform (often implying obedience in context) Usage: The Greek verb ὑπακούω (hupakouó) primarily means "to obey" or "to listen attentively." It conveys the idea of hearing under authority, implying submission to what is heard. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the obedience of believers to God, children to parents, and servants to masters. The term suggests a readiness to comply with commands or instructions, reflecting a heart attitude of submission and respect. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, obedience was a fundamental aspect of social order, particularly within the household. The paterfamilias (head of the family) held significant authority, and members of the household were expected to obey his directives. Similarly, in Jewish culture, obedience to God's commandments was central to religious life. The concept of obedience in the New Testament builds on these cultural understandings, emphasizing a spiritual obedience to God and His Word. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5219 hypakoúō (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 191 /akoúō, "hear") – properly, to obey what is heard (literally, "under hearing"). See 5218 (hypakoē). 5219 /hypakoúō ("obey") is acting under the authority of the one speaking, i.e. really listening to the one giving the charge (order). 5219 /hypakoúō ("to hearken, obey") suggests attentively listening, i.e. fully compliant (responsive). [5219 (hypakoúō) is an "intensification" of the simple verb "to listen" (191 /akoúō, "hear").] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and akouó Definition to listen, attend to NASB Translation answer (1), became obedient (1), becoming obedient (1), heed (1), obedient (2), obey (12), obeyed (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5219: ὑπακούωὑπακούω; imperfect ὑπήκουον; 1 aorist ὑπήκουσα; from Homer down; to listen, hearken; 1. properly, of one who on a knock at the door comes to listen who it is (the duty of the porter), Acts 12:13 (where A. V. hearken, R. V. answer) (Xenophon, symp. 1, 11; Plato, Crito, p. 43 a.; Phaedo, p. 59 e.; Demosthenes, Lucian, Plutarch, others). 2. to hearken to a command, i. e. to obey, be obedient unto, submit to, (so in Greek writings from Herodotus down): absolutely, Philippians 2:12 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 594 (552)); ὑπήκουσεν ἐξελθεῖν (R. V. obeyed to go out i. e.) went out obediently, Hebrews 11:8; with a dative of the person (in Greek writings also with a genitive), Matthew 8:27; Mark 1:27; Mark 4:41; Luke 8:25; Luke 17:6; Romans 6:16; Ephesians 6:1, 5; Colossians 3:20, 22; Hebrews 5:9; 1 Peter 3:6; with a dative of the thing, τῇ πίστει (see πίστις, 1 b. α., p. 513b near top), Acts 6:7; ὑπηκούσατε εἰς ὅν παρεδόθητε τύπον διδαχῆς, by attraction for τῷ τύπω τῆς διδαχῆς εἰς ὅν κτλ. (Winers Grammar, § 24, 2 b.; cf. τύπος, 3), Romans 6:17; τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ, Romans 10:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; τῷ λόγῳ, 2 Thessalonians 3:14; τῇ ἁμαρτία (Rec.), ταῖς ἐιθυμιαις (L T Tr WH), i. e. to allow oneself to be captivated by, governed by, etc., Romans 6:12. From hupo and akouo; to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. To listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority -- hearken, be obedient to, obey. see GREEK hupo see GREEK akouo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:27 V-PIA-3PGRK: θάλασσα αὐτῷ ὑπακούουσιν NAS: the winds and the sea obey Him? KJV: and the sea obey him! INT: sea him obey Mark 1:27 V-PIA-3P Mark 4:41 V-PIA-3S Luke 8:25 V-PIA-3P Luke 17:6 V-AIA-3S Acts 6:7 V-IIA-3P Acts 12:13 V-ANA Romans 6:12 V-PNA Romans 6:16 V-PIA-2P Romans 6:17 V-AIA-2P Romans 10:16 V-AIA-3P Ephesians 6:1 V-PMA-2P Ephesians 6:5 V-PMA-2P Philippians 2:12 V-AIA-2P Colossians 3:20 V-PMA-2P Colossians 3:22 V-PMA-2P 2 Thessalonians 1:8 V-PPA-DMP 2 Thessalonians 3:14 V-PIA-3S Hebrews 5:9 V-PPA-DMP Hebrews 11:8 V-AIA-3S 1 Peter 3:6 V-IIA-3S Strong's Greek 5219 |
|
