The meaning of “ἀκούω”
Understanding akoúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, underst...
ἀκούω
a primary verb give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand. - to hear (in various senses)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:18 | “Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.” Word: ἀκούω (akoúō) | |
| Acts 13:48 | “And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.” Word: ἀκούω (akoúō) | |
| Galatians 1:23 | “But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.” Word: ἀκούω (akoúō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:11 | “For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.” Word: ἀκούω (akoúō) | |
| Hebrews 3:16 | “For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.” Word: ἀκούω (akoúō) |