Lexicon parakouó: To overhear, to neglect to hear, to disobey Original Word: παρακούω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance neglect to hear. From para and akouo; to mishear, i.e. (by implication) to disobey -- neglect to hear. see GREEK para see GREEK akouo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3878 parakoúō – properly, to hear in a contrary (flawed) way, i.e. is inattentive and refuses to regard sound counsel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and akouó Definition to overhear, to hear amiss, to take no heed NASB Translation overhearing (1), refuses to listen (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3878: παρακούωπαρακούω: 1 aorist παρήκουσα; 1. to hear aside i. e. casually or carelessly or amiss (see παρά, IV. 2) (often so in classical Greek; on the frequent use of this verb by Philo see Siegfried, Philo van Alex. as above with (1875), p. 106). 2. to be unwilling to hear, i. e. on hearing to neglect, to pay no heed to (with a genitive of the person, Polybius 2, 8, 3; 3, 15, 2); contrary to Greek usage (but cf. Plutarch, Philop. § 16, 1 καί παριδεῖν τί καί παρακουσαι τῶν ἁμαρτανομενων, de curios. § 14 πείρω καί τῶν ἰδίων ἐνια παρακουσαι πότε καί παριδεῖν, with an accusative, τόν λόγον, Mark 5:36 T WH Tr text (others, 'overhearing the word as it was being spoken'; cf. Buttmann, 302 (259)); to refuse to hear, pay no regard to, disobey: τίνος, what one says, Matthew 18:17 (Tobit 3:4; τά ὑπό τοῦ βασιλέως λεγόμενα, Esther 3:3). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of παρακούω in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of hearing and obedience. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include: Usage: In the New Testament, παρακούω is used to describe situations where there is a failure to heed or listen to a message or command. It can imply a sense of neglect or disregard for what is being communicated. Context: The term παρακούω appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the importance of attentive listening and obedience to divine instruction. It is often associated with a failure to respond appropriately to God's word or commands. This failure can be due to negligence, willful disobedience, or simply not paying attention. The concept of παρακούω underscores the biblical theme of the necessity of hearing and obeying God's voice. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:17 V-ASA-3SGRK: ἐὰν δὲ παρακούσῃ αὐτῶν εἰπὲ NAS: If he refuses to listen to them, tell KJV: if he shall neglect to hear them, INT: if moreover he fail to listen to them tell [it] Matthew 18:17 V-ASA-3S Mark 5:36 V-APA-NMS Strong's Greek 3878 |
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