Definition
ὑπήκοος, -ον
(ὑπακσύω), [in LXX: John 17:13 (לָמַם) Proverbs 21:28 (שָׁמַע), etc. ;]
giving ear, obedient, subject: Philippians 2:8; with dative of person(s), Acts 7:39; εἰς πάντα, 2 Corinthians 2:9.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 7:39ὑπήκοοι · obeyBut our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9ὑπήκοοί · be obedientMy purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- Philippians 2:8ὑπήκοος · obedientAnd being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.