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 timesAppears 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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