◄ 5255. hupékoos ►
Strong's Lexicon hupékoos: Obedient Original Word: ὑπήκοος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hupékoos Pronunciation: hoop-AY-ko-os Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ay'-ko-os) Definition: listening to, obedient, submissive. Meaning: The term ὑπήκοος generally means "obedient" or "submissive." It conveys the idea of one who listens attentively and acts in accordance with what is heard, often in the context of authority or command. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning "under," and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." The compound suggests a sense of listening or hearing under authority. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of obedience in the Hebrew Bible is often captured by words such as שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's Hebrew 8085), which means "to hear" or "to listen," and is frequently used in the context of obeying God's commands. Another related term is יָשַׁע (yasha, Strong's Hebrew 3467), which can imply deliverance or salvation through obedience. These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the importance of attentive listening and responsive action in relation to divine authority. Usage: The word ὑπήκοος is used in the New Testament to describe the attitude of obedience, particularly in relation to authority figures or divine commands. It emphasizes a willing and attentive submission to guidance or instruction. Context: The Greek term ὑπήκοος appears in the New Testament to describe the quality of obedience, particularly in the context of spiritual or moral authority. It is used to highlight the virtue of being receptive and responsive to guidance, whether from God, leaders, or other figures of authority. This term is notably used in Hebrews 5:8, where it describes Jesus Christ: "Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered." Here, ὑπήκοος underscores the profound nature of Christ's submission to the Father's will, even through suffering. This obedience is not merely passive but involves active engagement and willingness to align with divine purposes. The concept of ὑπήκοος is central to understanding the Christian call to live under God's authority, reflecting a heart that is open to His direction and commands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from hupakouó Definition giving ear, obedient NASB Translation obedient (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5255: ὑπήκοος ὑπήκοος, ὑπηκον (ἀκοή; see ὑπακούω, 2), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, giving ear, obedient: Philippians 2:8; with the dative of the person Acts 7:39; εἰς πάντα, 2 Corinthians 2:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance obedient. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. (by implication) submissive -- obedient. see GREEK hupakouo Forms and Transliterations υπηκοοι υπήκοοι υπήκοοί ὑπήκοοι ὑπήκοοί υπηκοος υπήκοος ὑπήκοος υπηκόους υπηρεσία hypekooi hypēkooi hypḗkooi hypḗkooí hypekoos hypēkoos hypḗkoos upekooi upēkooi upekoos upēkoos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:39 Adj-NMP GRK: οὐκ ἠθέλησαν ὑπήκοοι γενέσθαι οἱ NAS: were unwilling to be obedient to him, but repudiated INT: not would subject be the 2 Corinthians 2:9 Adj-NMP GRK: εἰς πάντα ὑπήκοοί ἐστε NAS: whether you are obedient in all things. KJV: whether ye be obedient in all things. INT: to everything obedient you are Philippians 2:8 Adj-NMS GRK: ἑαυτὸν γενόμενος ὑπήκοος μέχρι θανάτου NAS: by becoming obedient to the point KJV: and became obedient unto INT: himself having become obedient unto death Strong's Greek 5255 3 Occurrences ὑπήκοοι — 2 Occ. ὑπήκοος — 1 Occ.