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 · 151–200 of 222 · BSB
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
But the one who loves God is known by God.
For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
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.
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?
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.
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.
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
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.
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.
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
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.
And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
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.
Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
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?
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?
of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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.
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
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.
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
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.
May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
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.”
But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’
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.
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
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.
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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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