Strong's Lexicon apeitheó: Disobey, be disobedient, refuse to believe Original Word: ἀπειθέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (not) and "peithō" (to persuade or obey), meaning "not to be persuaded" or "to disobey." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of disobedience in the Hebrew Bible is often captured by words like מָרָה (marah - Strong's H4784) meaning "to rebel" or "to be disobedient," and סָרַר (sarar - Strong's H5637) meaning "to be stubborn" or "to turn away." Usage: The verb ἀπειθέω (apeitheó) is used in the New Testament to describe a state of disbelief or disobedience, particularly in relation to God's commands or the gospel message. It conveys a willful rejection or refusal to be persuaded by divine truth. This term often highlights the moral and spiritual rebellion against God's authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, obedience was a valued virtue, especially in the context of family and societal structures. Disobedience, therefore, was seen as a serious breach of social norms. In the Jewish context, obedience to God's law was central to religious life. The New Testament usage of ἀπειθέω reflects the tension between the early Christian message and the prevailing cultural and religious attitudes of the time, emphasizing the call to submit to the authority of Christ and the gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 544 apeithéō – literally, refuse to be persuaded (by the Lord). See 543 (apeitheia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apeithés Definition to disobey NASB Translation disbelieved (1), disobedient (10), do not obey (1), obey (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 544: ἀπειθέωἀπειθέω, ἀπειθῶ; imperfect ἠπείθουν; 1 aorist ἠπείθησα; "to be ἀπειθής (which see); not to allow oneself to be persuaded; not to comply with; a. to refuse or withhold belief (in Christ, in the gospel; opposed to πιστεύω): τῷ υἱῷ, John 3:36; τῷ λόγῳ, 1 Peter 2:8; 1 Peter 3:1; absolutely of those who reject the gospel, (R. V. to be disobedient; cf. b.): Acts 14:2; Acts 17:5 (Rec.); b. to refuse belief and obedience: with the dative of thing or of person, Romans 2:8 (τῇ ἀλήθεια); From apeithes; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely) -- not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving. see GREEK apeithes Englishman's Concordance John 3:36 V-PPA-NMSGRK: ὁ δὲ ἀπειθῶν τῷ υἱῷ NAS: life; but he who does not obey the Son KJV: and he that believeth not the Son INT: he that moreover is not subject to the Son Acts 14:2 V-APA-NMP Acts 19:9 V-IIA-3P Romans 2:8 V-PPA-DMP Romans 10:21 V-PPA-AMS Romans 11:30 V-AIA-2P Romans 11:31 V-AIA-3P Romans 15:31 V-PPA-GMP Hebrews 3:18 V-APA-DMP Hebrews 11:31 V-APA-DMP 1 Peter 2:8 V-PPA-NMP 1 Peter 3:1 V-PIA-3P 1 Peter 3:20 V-APA-DMP 1 Peter 4:17 V-PPA-GMP Strong's Greek 544 |
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