The meaning of “ὑπακοή”
Understanding hypakoḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing). - attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission
ὑπακοή
obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing). - attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 15:18 | “For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,” Word: ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:5 | “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” Word: ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ) | |
| Philemon 1:21 | “Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.” Word: ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ) | |
| Hebrews 5:8 | “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;” Word: ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ) | |
| 1 Peter 1:14 | “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:” Word: ὑπακοή (hypakoḗ) |