Know the Word.

Greek word

hypakoúō

ὑπακούω

What it means

to hear under, i.e. to listen attentively

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 hypó (ὑπό) and akoúō (ἀκούω)

How the King James translates it

  • obey13
  • obeyed5
  • obedient2
  • have2
  • hearken1

Every place it appears 23

Matthew8:27
Ephesians6:16:5
Philippians2:12
Colossians3:203:22
2 Thessalonians1:83:14
Hebrews5:911:8
1 Peter3:6