Know the Word.

Greek word

peitharchéō

πειθαρχέω

What it means

to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority

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 peíthō (πείθω) and árchō (ἄρχω)

How the King James translates it

  • obey2
  • hearkened1
  • magistrates1

Every place it appears 4