ὑπακούω (hypakoúō) — Hearken

Greek word study: ὑπακούω (hypakoúō), Strong's G5219. to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority

GreekStrong's G5219
Quick definition
Greek word
ὑπακούω (hypakoúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority

Word study
Derivation: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G191 (ἀκούω);

KJV translation words: hearken, be obedient to, obey

Where this word appears

Strong's G5219 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:27 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

do obey ×4obey ×2obeyed ×2obeying ×2they obey ×2it have obeyed ×1it obeys ×1to answer ×1to obey ×1were becoming obedient ×1you have become obedient ×1you obey ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ὑπακούετε ×5ὑπακούουσιν ×4ὑπήκουσεν ×3ὑπακούει ×2ὑπηκούσατε ×2ὑπακούειν ×1ὑπακούουσιν; ×1ὑπακοῦσαι ×1ὑπήκουον ×1ὑπήκουσαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×4Mark ×2Luke ×2Acts ×2Ephesians ×2Colossians ×22 Thessalonians ×2Hebrews ×2

Verses (all 21)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5259 ὑπό (hypó), G191 ἀκούω (akoúō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5218 ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ), G5255 ὑπήκοος (hypḗkoos).

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 hypakoúō (G5219) mean?

To hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.

How is G5219 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5219 as: hearken, be obedient to, obey.

How often does ὑπακούω (hypakoúō) appear?

Strong's G5219 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:27 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:6.