παρακούω (parakoúō) — Neglect to Hear

Greek word study: παρακούω (parakoúō), Strong's G3878. to mishear, i.e. (by implication) to disobey

GreekStrong's G3878
Quick definition
Greek word
παρακούω (parakoúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to mishear, i.e. (by implication) to disobey

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G191 (ἀκούω);

KJV translation words: neglect to hear

Where this word appears

Strong's G3878 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 18:17 and last appears in Mark 5:36.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

he shall fail to listen ×2having ignored ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

παρακούσῃ ×2παρακούσας ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×2Mark ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 18:17 — παρακούσῃ — he shall fail to listen
  • Mark 5:36 — παρακούσας — having ignored

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G191 ἀκούω (akoúō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3876 παρακοή (parakoḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does parakoúō (G3878) mean?

To mishear, i.e. (by implication) to disobey.

How is G3878 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3878 as: neglect to hear.

How often does παρακούω (parakoúō) appear?

Strong's G3878 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 18:17 and last appears in Mark 5:36.