πειθαρχέω

peitharcheōVerbG3980

to obey

From: from a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

to obey one in authority, be obedient: θεῷ.
LXX Usage: Dan LXX (שְׁמַע), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:21
  • Acts 5:29
  • Acts 5:32
  • Titus 3:1

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