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πειθαρχέω G3980
G3980 is the Greek word πειθαρχέω, transliterated peitharchéō. The King James Version most often renders it obey.
What it means
to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hearken, obey (magistrates).
Verses using πειθαρχέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 5:29 · KJV
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:32 · KJV
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Acts 27:21 · KJV
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
Titus 3:1 · KJV
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Common questions
What does Strong's G3980 mean?
G3980 is the Greek word πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō), meaning to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.
How is G3980 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it obey (2 times), hearkened (1 time), obey magistrates (1 time).
How many times does G3980 appear in the Bible?
πειθαρχέω (peitharchéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3980 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω).
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