- Original: πειθαρχέω - Transliteration: Peitharcheo - Phonetic: pi-tharkh-eh'-o - Definition: 1. to obey (a ruler or a superior) - Origin: from a compound of G3982 and G757 - TDNT entry: 06:09,8 - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: From a compound of G3982 and G757 ; to be persuaded by a ruler that is (generally) to submit to authority; by analogy to conform to advice: - hearken obey (magistrates). Total KJV Occurrences: 4 • hearkened, 1 Act 27:21 • magistrates, 1 Titus 3:1 • obey, 2 Act 5:29; Act 5:32