ἀκούω
akouōVerbG0191
to hear
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
to hear (in various senses)
Full Lexicon Entry
to hear, listen, attend, perceive by hearing, comprehend by hearing.
1.Intrans.
2.Trans., prop. with accusative of thing(s), of thing heard, genitive of person(s), from whom heard
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁמע
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
401 timesAppears 401 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
87
Matthew
59
Luke
58
John
54
Revelation
43
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:18
- Acts 26:3
- John 18:37
- Luke 8:13
- Mark 16:11
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