πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō) — Hearken

Greek word study: πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō), Strong's G3980. to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice

GreekStrong's G3980
Quick definition
Greek word
πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω);

KJV translation words: hearken, obey (magistrates)

Where this word appears

Strong's G3980 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:29 and last appears in Titus 3:1.

How it is rendered in the text

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

To obey ×1having been obedient ×1obeying ×1to be obedient ×1

Forms found in the text

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

πειθαρχεῖν ×2πειθαρχοῦσιν ×1πειθαρχήσαντάς ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Titus ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Acts 5:29 — πειθαρχεῖν — To obey
  • Acts 5:32 — πειθαρχοῦσιν — obeying
  • Acts 27:21 — πειθαρχήσαντάς — having been obedient
  • Titus 3:1 — πειθαρχεῖν — to be obedient

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3982 πείθω (peíthō), G757 ἄρχω (árchō).

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 peitharchéō (G3980) mean?

To be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.

How is G3980 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3980 as: hearken, obey (magistrates).

How often does πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō) appear?

Strong's G3980 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:29 and last appears in Titus 3:1.