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 timesAppears 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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