Refiner Word Study hypekoos (G5255)
G5255  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ὑπήκοος
hypekoos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"giving ear; obedient, submissive, Acts 7:39; 2 Cor. 2:9; Phil. 2:8*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hypekoos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G5255
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

giving ear; obedient, submissive, Acts 7:39; 2 Cor. 2:9; Phil. 2:8*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὑπήκοος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hypekoos

These are the most notable occurrences of hypekoos (G5255) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

Philippians 2:8

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hypekoos

What does hypekoos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5255 (hypekoos) is a Greek word that means: giving ear; obedient, submissive, Acts 7:39; 2 Cor. 2:9; Phil. 2:8* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hypekoos appear in the Bible?

The word hypekoos (G5255) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5255?

Strong's G5255 is hypekoos, a Greek word defined as: giving ear; obedient, submissive, Acts 7:39; 2 Cor. 2:9; Phil. 2:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hypekoos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hypekoos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.