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Lexicon :: Strong's G5219 - hypakouō

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ὑπακούω
Transliteration
hypakouō (Key)
Pronunciation
hoop-ak-oo'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:223,34

Strong’s Definitions

ὑπακούω hupakŏuō, hoop-ak-oo'-o; from G5259 and G191; 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.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x

The KJV translates Strong's G5219 in the following manner: obey (18x), be obedient to (2x), hearken (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x
The KJV translates Strong's G5219 in the following manner: obey (18x), be obedient to (2x), hearken (1x).

  1. to listen, to harken

    1. of one who on the knock at the door comes to listen who it is, (the duty of a porter)

  2. to harken to a command

    1. to obey, be obedient to, submit to

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὑπακούω hupakŏuō, hoop-ak-oo'-o; from G5259 and G191; 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.
STRONGS G5219:
ὑπακούω; 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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
8:27
Mark
1:27; 4:41
Luke
8:25; 17:6
Acts
6:7; 12:13
Romans
6:12; 6:16; 6:17; 10:16
Ephesians
6:1; 6:5
Philippians
2:12
Colossians
3:20; 3:22
2 Thessalonians
1:8; 3:14
Hebrews
5:9; 11:8
1 Peter
3:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5219 matches the Greek ὑπακούω (hypakouō),
which occurs 21 times in 21 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:27 - The men wondered in amazement, saying, “What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:27 - They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - They were filled with great fear, and said to each other, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - And He said to them, “Where is your faith [your confidence in Me]?” They were afraid and astonished, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey Him?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:6 - And the Lord said, “If you [fn]have [confident, abiding] faith in God [even as small] as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree [which has very strong roots], ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea’; and [if the request was in agreement with the will of God] it would have obeyed you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 -

And the message of God kept on growing and spreading, and the number of disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem; and a large number of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith [accepting Jesus as Messiah and acknowledging Him as the Source of eternal salvation].

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:13 - When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 6:12 -

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts and passions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 6:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 6:16 - Do you not know that when you continually offer yourselves to someone to do his will, you are the slaves of the one whom you obey, either [slaves] of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness (right standing with God)?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 6:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 6:17 - But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 10:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 10:16 -

But they did not all pay attention to the good news [of salvation]; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:1 -

Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:5 -

[fn]Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ—

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:12 -

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:20

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:20 - Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing [fn]to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:22

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:22 -

Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:8 - dealing out [full and complete] vengeance to those who do not [seek to] know God and to those who ignore and refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus [by choosing not to respond to Him].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:14 -

Now if anyone [in the church] does not obey what we say in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be ashamed and repent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:9 - And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:8

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:8 -

By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:6 - just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him [fn]lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].
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