The meaning of “ἀκούω”

Understanding akoúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G191

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀκούω

Phoneticak-oo'-o

Transliterationakoúō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

401 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 13:18	“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.”
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.”
Galatians 1:23	“But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.”
2 Thessalonians 3:11	“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
Hebrews 3:16	“For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

401x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew59

Mark42

Luke59

John53

Acts86

Romans4

1 Corinthians4

2 Corinthians2

Galatians3

Ephesians5

Philippians4

Colossians4

2 Thessalonians1

1 Timothy1

2 Timothy4

Philemon1

Hebrews8

James3

2 Peter1

1 John12

2 John1

3 John1

Revelation43

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How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἀκούω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 13:18?

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