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γινώσκω

ginōskōG1097

to 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.

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

  1. Luke 18:34ἐγίνωσκονthey were knowing

    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.

  2. Luke 19:15γνοῖhe may know

    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.

  3. Luke 19:42ἔγνωςyou had known

    and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

  4. Luke 19:44ἔγνωςyou knew

    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.”

  5. Luke 20:19ἔγνωσανthey perceived

    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.

  6. Luke 21:20γνῶτεdo know

    But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

  7. Luke 21:30γινώσκετεyou know

    When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

  8. Luke 21:31γινώσκετεdo know

    So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

  9. Luke 24:18ἔγνωςhave known

    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?”

  10. Luke 24:35ἐγνώσθηHe was known

    Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

  11. John 1:10ἔγνω.knew.

    He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.

  12. John 1:48γινώσκεις;know You?

    “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”

  13. John 2:24γινώσκεινknowing

    But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.

  14. John 2:25ἐγίνωσκενwas knowing

    He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

  15. John 3:10γινώσκεις;know?

    “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things?

  16. John 4:1ἔγνωknew

    When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

  17. John 4:53ἜγνωKnew

    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.

  18. John 5:6γνοὺςhaving known

    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?”

  19. John 5:42ἔγνωκαI have known

    but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.

  20. John 6:15γνοὺςhaving known

    Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

  21. John 6:69ἐγνώκαμενhave known

    We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

  22. John 7:17γνώσεταιhe will know

    If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

  23. John 7:26ἔγνωσανhave recognized

    Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?

  24. John 7:27γινώσκειknows

    But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”

  25. John 7:49γινώσκωνknowing

    But this crowd that does not know the law, they are under a curse.”

  26. John 7:51γνῷmay know

    “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

  27. John 8:27ἔγνωσανthey understood

    They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father.

  28. John 8:28γνώσεσθεyou will know

    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.

  29. John 8:32γνώσεσθεyou will know

    Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

  30. John 8:43γινώσκετε;do you understand?

    Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.

  31. John 8:52ἐγνώκαμενwe have known

    “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.

  32. John 8:55ἐγνώκατεyou have known

    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.

  33. John 10:6ἔγνωσανknew

    Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.

  34. John 10:14γινώσκωI know

    I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

  35. John 10:14γινώσκουσίνthey know

    I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

  36. John 10:15γινώσκειknows

    just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

  37. John 10:15γινώσκωknow

    just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

  38. John 10:27γινώσκωknow

    My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

  39. John 10:38γνῶτεyou may know

    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.”

  40. John 10:38γινώσκητεmay understand

    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.”

  41. John 11:57γνῷshall know

    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.

  42. John 12:9ἜγνωKnew

    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.

  43. John 12:16ἔγνωσανknew

    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.

  44. John 13:7γνώσῃyou will know

    Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

  45. John 13:12γινώσκετεDo you know

    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?

  46. John 13:28ἔγνωknew

    But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.

  47. John 13:35γνώσονταιwill know

    By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”

  48. John 14:7ἐγνώκατέyou have known

    If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

  49. John 14:7γνώσεσθε·you will know;

    If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

  50. John 14:7γινώσκετεyou know

    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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