Lexical Definition
πειθαρχέω peitharchéō (pi-tharkh-eh'-o) to obey G:V
from a compound of πείθω and ἄρχω
hearken, obey (magistrates).
- to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority
- by analogy, to conform to advice
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| πειθαρχοῦσιν | obeying | Acts.5.32 |
| πειθαρχεῖν | To obey | Acts.5.29 |
| to be obedient | Titus.3.1 | |
| πειθαρχήσαντάσ | having been obedient | Acts.27.21 |
Abbott-Smith
πειθαρχέω, -ῶ (< πείθομαι, ἀρχή), [in LXX: Da LXX 7:27 (שְׁמַע), Si 30:38 (33:28), I Es 8:94*;]
to obey one in authority, be obedient: Tit 3:1; c. dat., Ac 27:21; θεῷ, Ac 5:29, 32.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 7:27 |
| Acts | 5:29 · 5:32 · 27:21 |
| Titus | 3:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πειθαρχέω-έω,
obey one in authority, absolutely, πειθαρχέωεῖ.., ἄπληκτος ὥσπερ ἵππος [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὡς ἂν.. τοῖς πηδαλίοις ἡ ναῦς π. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; στρατηγοῦ [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; τινος [Refs 2nd c.BC+]:—middle, ἔθνος.. πειθαρχέωέεσθαι ἑτοῖμον [Refs 5th c.BC+]