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ὑπακούω G5219
G5219 is the Greek word ὑπακούω, transliterated hypakoúō. The King James Version most often renders it obey.
What it means
to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.
Where it comes from
from G5259 (ὑπό) and G191 (ἀκούω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 23 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hearken, be obedient to, obey.
Verses using ὑπακούω
All 21 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:27 · KJV
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Mark 1:27 · KJV
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 4:41 · KJV
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Luke 8:25 · KJV
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Luke 17:6 · KJV
And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Acts 6:7 · KJV
And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Acts 12:13 · KJV
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
Romans 6:12 · KJV
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Romans 6:16 · KJV
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Romans 6:17 · KJV
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Romans 10:16 · KJV
But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Ephesians 6:1 · KJV
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Ephesians 6:5 · KJV
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Philippians 2:12 · KJV
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Colossians 3:20 · KJV
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Colossians 3:22 · KJV
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
2 Thessalonians 1:8 · KJV
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Thessalonians 3:14 · KJV
And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
Hebrews 5:9 · KJV
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Hebrews 11:8 · KJV
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
1 Peter 3:6 · KJV
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5219 mean?
G5219 is the Greek word ὑπακούω (hypakoúō), meaning to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.
How is G5219 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it obey (12 times), obeyed (5 times), obedient (2 times), have (2 times), hearken (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5219 appear in the Bible?
ὑπακούω (hypakoúō) is tagged in 21 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5219 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G191 (ἀκούω).
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