ἐπιγινώσκω
epiginōskō
“to come to know”
Definition
to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω);
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Occurrences
ἐπιγινώσκω appears 40 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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