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 timesAppears 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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