ἐπιγινώσκω

epiginōskōVerbG1921

to come to know

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

"directive" of γινώσκω, as in cl.
1.to observe, perceive, discern, recognize
aabsol.
bwith accusative of thing(s)
withwith accusative of person(s)
2.to discover, ascertain, determine
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָכַר: hi., also for יָדַע, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

40 times

Appears 40 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
13
Luke
7
Matthew
5
2 Corinthians
4
Mark
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:12
  • 2 Peter 2:21
  • Acts 25:10
  • Luke 1:22
  • Matthew 17:12

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