Strong's Lexicon peitharcheó: To obey, to be persuaded by authority, to follow commands. Original Word: πειθαρχέω Word Origin: From a compound of πείθω (peitho, meaning "to persuade" or "to trust") and ἄρχω (archo, meaning "to rule" or "to begin"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "peitharcheó," the concept of obedience is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible with words like שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's H8085), meaning "to hear" or "to obey." Usage: The verb "peitharcheó" conveys the idea of obedience to authority, particularly in the context of following commands or instructions from those in positions of leadership. It implies a willing submission to governance or rule, often with a sense of trust and respect for the authority figure. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, obedience to authority was a fundamental aspect of societal structure. The concept of "peitharcheó" would have been understood in the context of civic duty and allegiance to governing bodies. In the early Christian community, this term took on additional significance as believers navigated their responsibilities to both secular authorities and spiritual leaders. HELPS Word-studies 3980 peithar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of peithó and archó Definition to obey authority NASB Translation followed...advice (1), obedient (1), obey (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3980: πειθαρχέωπειθαρχέω, πειθάρχω; 1 aorist participle πειθαρχησας; (πείθαρχος; and this from πείθομαι and ἀρχή); to obey (a ruler or a superior): Θεῷ, Acts 5:29, 32; magistrates, Titus 3:1 (others take it here absolutely, to be obedient); τῷ λόγῳ τῆς δικαιοσύνης, Polycarp, ad Philipp. 9, 1 [ET]; (A. V. to hearken to) one advising something, Acts 27:21. (Sophocles, Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, Plutarch, others; on the very frequent use of the verb by Philo see Siegfried, Philo von Alex. as above with, p. 43 (especially, p. 108).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to obey authorityFrom a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice -- hearken, obey (magistrates). see GREEK peitho see GREEK archo Forms and Transliterations Πειθαρχειν πειθαρχείν Πειθαρχεῖν πειθαρχησαντας πειθαρχήσαντάς πειθαρχουσιν πειθαρχούσιν πειθαρχοῦσιν Peitharchein Peitharcheîn peitharchesantas peitharchēsantas peitharchḗsantás peitharchousin peitharchoûsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 5:29 V-PNAGRK: ἀπόστολοι εἶπαν Πειθαρχεῖν δεῖ θεῷ NAS: answered, We must obey God rather KJV: and said, We ought to obey God rather INT: apostles said To obey it is necessary God Acts 5:32 V-PPA-DMP Acts 27:21 V-APA-AMP Titus 3:1 V-PNA Strong's Greek 3980 |
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