Parakoe denotes a disobedient act or condition set against obedience and liable to punishment or its consequences.

The attested verses use the noun for disobedience in contrast with obedience: an act to be punished, conduct receiving recompense, and the disobedience of one human with consequences for many.

1. Disobedience contrasted with obedience · dominant

   In 2 Corinthians 10:6, the accusative singular occurs in the clause about being ready to punish every act; the APB renders the clause "to punish every act of disobedience once your obedience is complete." In Hebrews 2:2, the nominative singular is included among what received just recompense, while Romans 5:19 uses the genitive singular in the contrast between the disobedience of one human and the obedience of one.

   2 Corinthians 10:6Hebrews 2:2Romans 5:19

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the three verses, the APB presents the term with "disobedience," in clauses concerning punishment, just recompense, and contrast with obedience. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate each form independently.