GreekG1921Verb

ἐπιγινώσκω

epiginōskō

40Occurrences
G1921Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
"directive" of γινώσκω, as in cl.
1.to observe, perceive, discern, recognize
(a)absol.
(b)with accusative of thing(s)
(with)with accusative of person(s)
2.to discover, ascertain, determine
LXX: chiefly for נָכַר: hi., also for יָדַע, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐπιγινώσκω appears 40 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
13
Luke
7
Matthew
5
2 Corinthians
4
Mark
4
1 Corinthians
3
1 Timothy
1
2 Peter
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 13:12BSB

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.

2 Peter 2:21BSB

It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

Acts 25:10BSB

Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well.

Luke 1:22BSB

When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless.

Matthew 17:12BSB

But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”

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