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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 · 151–200 of 222 · BSB

  1. 1 Corinthians 8:2ἐγνωκέναιto have known

    The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

  2. 1 Corinthians 8:2ἔγνωhe knew

    The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

  3. 1 Corinthians 8:2γνῶναι·to know;

    The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

  4. 1 Corinthians 8:3ἔγνωσταιhas known

    But the one who loves God is known by God.

  5. 1 Corinthians 13:9γινώσκομενwe know

    For we know in part and we prophesy in part,

  6. 1 Corinthians 13:12γινώσκωI know

    Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

  7. 1 Corinthians 14:7γνωσθήσεταιwill it be known

    Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

  8. 1 Corinthians 14:9γνωσθήσεταιwill it be known

    So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

  9. 2 Corinthians 2:4γνῶτεyou may know

    For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

  10. 2 Corinthians 2:9γνῶI may know

    My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

  11. 2 Corinthians 3:2γινωσκομένηbeing known

    You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

  12. 2 Corinthians 5:16ἐγνώκαμενwe have regarded

    So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

  13. 2 Corinthians 5:16γινώσκομεν.we regard [Him thus].

    So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

  14. 2 Corinthians 5:21γνόνταhaving known

    God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

  15. 2 Corinthians 8:9γινώσκετεYou know

    For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

  16. 2 Corinthians 13:6γνώσεσθεyou will know

    And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

  17. Galatians 2:9γνόντεςhaving known

    And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.

  18. Galatians 3:7γινώσκετεdo know

    Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.

  19. Galatians 4:9γνόντεςhaving known

    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

  20. Galatians 4:9γνωσθέντεςhaving been known

    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

  21. Ephesians 3:19γνῶναίto know

    of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

  22. Ephesians 5:5γινώσκοντεςrealizing

    For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

  23. Ephesians 6:22γνῶτεyou may know

    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

  24. Philippians 1:12ΓινώσκεινTo know

    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

  25. Philippians 2:19γνοὺςhaving known

    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

  26. Philippians 2:22γινώσκετε,you know,

    But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

  27. Philippians 3:10γνῶναιto know

    I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

  28. Philippians 4:5γνωσθήτωshould be known

    Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

  29. Colossians 4:8γνῶτεyou may know

    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

  30. 1 Thessalonians 3:5γνῶναιto know

    For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain.

  31. 2 Timothy 1:18γινώσκεις.¶know.

    May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.

  32. 2 Timothy 2:19ἔγνωKnows

    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

  33. 2 Timothy 3:1γίνωσκε,do realize,

    But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.

  34. Hebrews 3:10ἔγνωσανhave they known

    Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’

  35. Hebrews 8:11γνῶθιdo know

    No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.

  36. Hebrews 10:34γινώσκοντεςknowing

    You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

  37. Hebrews 13:23ΓινώσκετεYou know

    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

  38. James 1:3γινώσκοντεςknowing

    because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

  39. James 2:20γνῶναι,to come to know,

    O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

  40. James 5:20γινωσκέτωhe should know

    consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

  41. 2 Peter 1:20γινώσκοντεςknowing

    Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

  42. 2 Peter 3:3γινώσκοντεςknowing

    Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

  43. 1 John 2:3γινώσκομενwe know

    By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

  44. 1 John 2:3ἐγνώκαμενwe have come to know

    By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

  45. 1 John 2:4ἔγνωκαI have known

    If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

  46. 1 John 2:5γινώσκομενwe know

    But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

  47. 1 John 2:13ἐγνώκατεyou have known

    I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.

  48. 1 John 2:14ἐγνώκατεyou have known

    I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

  49. 1 John 2:14ἐγνώκατεyou have known

    I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

  50. 1 John 2:18γινώσκομενwe know

    Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

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