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Lexicon :: Strong's G544 - apeitheō

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ἀπειθέω
Transliteration
apeitheō (Key)
Pronunciation
ap-i-theh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:10,818

Strong’s Definitions

ἀπειθέω apeithéō, ap-i-theh'-o; from G545; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):—not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's G544 in the following manner: believe not (8x), disobedient (4x), obey not (3x), unbelieving (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's G544 in the following manner: believe not (8x), disobedient (4x), obey not (3x), unbelieving (1x).

  1. not to allow one's self to be persuaded

    1. to refuse or withhold belief

    2. to refuse belief and obedience

  2. not to comply with

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀπειθέω apeithéō, ap-i-theh'-o; from G545; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):—not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving.
STRONGS G544:
ἀπειθέω, -ῶ; imperfect ἠπείθουν; 1 aorist ἠπείθησα; to be ἀπειθής (which see); not to allow oneself to be persuaded; not to comply with;
a. to refuse or withhold belief (in Christ, in the gospel; opposed to πιστεύω): τῷ υἱῷ, John 3:36; τῷ λόγῳ, 1 Peter 2:8; 1 Peter 3:1; absolutely of those who reject the gospel, [R. V. to be disobedient; cf. b.]: Acts 14:2; Acts 17:5 [Rec.]; Acts 19:9; Romans 15:31; 1 Peter 2:7 (T Tr WH ἀπιστοῦσιν).
b. to refuse belief and obedience: with the dative of thing or of person, Romans 2:8 (τῇ ἀληθείᾳ); Rom 11:30f (τῷ θεῷ); 1 Peter 4:17; absolutely, Romans 10:21 (Isaiah 65:2); Hebrews 3:18; Hebrews 11:31; 1 Peter 3:20. (In the Sept. a common equivalent to מָרָה, סָרַר; in Greek writings often from Aeschylus Ag. 1049 down; in Homer neuter plural ἀπιθεῖν.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
65:2
John
3:36
Acts
14:2; 17:5; 19:9
Romans
2:8; 10:21; 11:30; 15:31
Hebrews
3:18; 11:31
1 Peter
2:7; 2:8; 3:1; 3:20; 4:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G544 matches the Greek ἀπειθέω (apeitheō),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:36 - The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. The one who rejects the Son will not see life, but God's wrath remains on him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:2 - But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:9 - But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:8

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:8 - but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 10:21 - But about Israel he says, "All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:30 - Just as you were formerly disobedient to God, but have now received mercy due to their disobedience,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 11:31

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:31 - so they too have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:31

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:31 - Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:18 - And to whom did he swear they would never enter into his rest, except those who were disobedient?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:31

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:31 - By faith Rahab the prostitute escaped the destruction of the disobedient, because she welcomed the spies in peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:8 - and a stumbling-stone and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:1 - In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:20 - after they were disobedient long ago when God patiently waited in the days of Noah as an ark was being constructed. In the ark a few, that is eight souls, were delivered through water.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:17 - For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?
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