παρακούω

parakouōVerbG3878

to ignore

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G191 (ἀκούω);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to overhear.
2.to hear amiss or imperfectly.
3.Later (as in LXX, Polyb., Plut.; also in π., see MM, xviii), to hear without heeding, take no heed
LXX Usage: (עָבַר, עָשָׂה, with neg.) (חָרַשׁ hi.), (שָׁמַע, with neg.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 18:17
  • Mark 5:36

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