ἀγνοέω

agnoeōVerbG0050

be ignorant

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3539 (νοιέω);

Short Definition

not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to be ignorant, not to know: absol., Ι; ἐν οἷς; οὐ θέλω ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, a Pauline phrase: with accusative; περί. ὅτι, (for similar usage in π.
V
MM, VGT, ). Pass.
2.not to understand
LXX Usage: for שָׁגָה, שָׁגַג, אָשַׁם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
6
1 Corinthians
3
2 Corinthians
3
Acts
2
1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:1
  • 1 Timothy 1:13
  • 2 Peter 2:12
  • Hebrews 5:2
  • Romans 10:3

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