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Strong's G5218 ὑπακοή (hypakoe)

Hypakoe means “obedience” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5218 — nake (“smitten”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5218
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 6

Strong's G5218 Quick Answer

Strong's G5218 ὑπακοή (hupakoe) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay') n. 1. attentive hearkening 2. (by implication) compliance or submission It has 15 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include obedience, make, obedient, and obeying. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay') n. 1. attentive hearkening 2. (by implication) compliance or submission
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
obedience, make, obedient, and obeying

Meaning and Definition

hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay') n. 1. attentive hearkening 2. (by implication) compliance or submission [from G5219] KJV: obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing) Root(s): G5219

Original Word
ὑπακοή
Transliteration
hupakoe
Derivation
Root: ὑπακούω R1: 5219
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5218. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

obedience

Usage: ὑπακοή, -ῆς, ἡ (ὑπακούω), [in LXX: 2Ki.22:36 (עֲנָוָה); in Aq.: 2Ki.23:23 * ;] obedience (opposite to παρακοή); __1. in general, absol., εἰς ὑ., Rom.6:16; with genitive subjc., 2Co.7:15 10:6, Phm 21; with genitive obj., Rom.1:5 (Lft, Notes, 246) Rom.16:26, 1Pe.1:22; τ. Χριστοῦ, 2Co.10:5. __2. Of obedience to God's commands: absol., 1Pe.1:2; opposite to ἁμαρτία, Rom.6:16; τέκνα ὑπακοῆς, 1Pe.1:14; with genitive subj., Rom.15:18 16:19. __3. Of Christ's obedience: absol., Heb.5:8; with genitive subj., Rom.5:19.

(The word is not found except in LXX, NT and eccl.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5218 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hupakoe, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

obedience Romans 1:5 11× make Romans 15:18 obedient 1 Peter 1:14 obeying 1 Peter 1:22

How Strong's G5218 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5218 (ὑπακοή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5218 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5218 in the New Testament

14 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 1:5 KJV

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Romans 5:19 KJV

For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

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?

Strong's G5218 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 22:36 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou hast given me the shield of my salvation, And thy propitious dealing has increased me,

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5218.

2 Kingdoms 22:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou hast given me the shield of my salvation, And thy propitious dealing has increased me,
Romans 1:5 New Testament, KJV
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Romans 5:19 New Testament, KJV
For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Romans 6:16 New Testament, 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 15:18 New Testament, KJV
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
Romans 16:19 New Testament, KJV
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Romans 16:26 New Testament, KJV
But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
2 Corinthians 7:15 New Testament, KJV
And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
2 Corinthians 10:5 New Testament, KJV
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
2 Corinthians 10:6 New Testament, KJV
And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Philemon 1:21 New Testament, KJV
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Hebrews 5:8 New Testament, KJV
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
1 Peter 1:2 New Testament, KJV
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
1 Peter 1:14 New Testament, KJV
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
1 Peter 1:22 New Testament, KJV
Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5218, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 22:36
Romans 6 usages, New Testament
Romans 1:5 Romans 5:19 Romans 6:16 Romans 15:18 Romans 16:19 Romans 16:26
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 7:15 2 Corinthians 10:5 2 Corinthians 10:6
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament
Philemon 1:21
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 5:8
1 Peter 3 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 1:2 1 Peter 1:14 1 Peter 1:22

Strong's G5218 FAQ

What does hypakoe (ὑπακοή) mean?

Hypakoe (Strong's G5218) is a Greek word most simply glossed "obedience". hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay') n. 1. attentive hearkening 2. (by implication) compliance or submission

How many times is hypakoe (ὑπακοή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G5218 across 6 books.

Where can I study hypakoe (ὑπακοή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5218 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hypakoe (ὑπακοή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as obedience, make, obedient, and obeying. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5218 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5218, with linked reader references where each row is available.