GREEK

πειθαρχέω G3980

peitharchéō

Definition

to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice

Derivation

from a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω);

King James Version Usage

hearken, obey (magistrates)