εἴδω

eidōVerbG1492

to perceive: understand

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3708 (ὁράω); properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know

Full Lexicon Entry

pf. with present meaning (plpf. as impf.; on irregular tense-forms, see App.), to have seen or perceived, hence, to know, have knowledge of: with accusative of thing(s), with accusative of person(s), θεόν, with accusative and inf., before quaest. indir., with inf., to know how, in unique sense of respect, appreciate: (but see also ICC on ).
Synonyms
see: γινώσκω.
LXX Usage: chiefly for ידע

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

367 times

Appears 367 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
70
Matthew
61
Revelation
57
Acts
54
John
49

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:7
  • Hebrews 11:23
  • Luke 19:4
  • Matthew 22:11
  • Mark 7:2

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