Word study · Greek
γινώσκω
ginōskōG1097to know
Used 222 times in the tagged text.
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- γινώσκω (= γιγν-: see previous word. So also vulgar Attic, in Inscr., see Thumb, MGV, 207),
- [in LXX chiefly for ידע ;]
- to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand; in past tenses to know, realize; pass., to become known: with accusative, Mat.22:18, Mrk.5:43, Col.4:8, 1Th.3:5, al. Pass., Mat.10:26, Php.4:5, al.; before ὅτι, Mat.21:45, Jhn.4:1, al.; τί, Mat.6:3; ἀπό, Mrk.15:45; ὅ, Rom.7:15; τ. λεγόμενα, Luk.18:34; τ. θέλημα, Luk.12:47; τ. καρδίας, Luk.16:15; with accusative of person(s), of recognition by God, 1Co.8:3, Gal.4:9; by Christ, neg., Mat.7:23; frequently of the knowledge of divine things, of God and Christ; τ. θεόν, Rom.1:21 Gal.4:9; τ. πατέρα, Jhn.8:55; τ. κύριον, Heb.8:1 (LXX); νοῦν κυρίου, Rom.11:34; Χριστόν, Jhn.17:3, 1Jn.3:6; τὰ τοῦ πνεύματος, 1Co.2:14; τ. πνεύμα, 1Jn.4:6; τ. ἀλήθειαν, Jhn.8:32; of Christ's knowledge of the Father (ἐπιγ.), Mat.11:27 (Dalman, Words, 282ff.). In Hellenistic writers [LXX for Heb. ידע, Gal.4:1, al.], of sexual intercourse, to know carnally: Mat.1:25, Luk.1:34 (Cremer, 153).
- SYN.: γ., to know by observation and experience is thus prop. disting. from οἶδα, to know by reflection (a mental process, based on intuition or information); cf. also ἐφίστημι, συνίημι. (Cf. ἀνα-, δια-, ἐπι-, κατα-, προ-γινώσκω.) (AS)
Same idea, other words · Wisdom and knowing
To know in the Bible is more than to possess information: it is to be in relationship. Wisdom is skill for living in God's world.
- חׇכְמָהchokhmah wisdomwisdom, skillH2451
- σοφίαsophia wisdomwisdomG4678
- φρόνησιςphronēsis understandingunderstanding, practical insightG5428
- יָדַעyada to knowto know, including intimate knowingH3045
- γινώσκωginōskō to knowto know, to come to knowG1097
- ἐπίγνωσιςepignōsis knowledgefull knowledge, recognitionG1922
Where it appears
- Matthew20
- Mark12
- Luke28
- John57
- Acts16
- Romans9
- 1 Corinthians16
- 2 Corinthians8
- Galatians4
- Ephesians3
- Philippians5
- Colossians1
- 1 Thessalonians1
- 2 Timothy3
- Hebrews4
- James3
- 2 Peter2
- 1 John25
- 2 John1
- Revelation4
Every use · 51–100 of 222 · BSB
But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.
When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”
When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things?
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.
When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”
but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?
But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
But this crowd that does not know the law, they are under a curse.”
“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father.
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.
You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.
Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”
But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”
But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.
Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.
Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?
But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.
By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
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