ἐπίσταμαι
epistamaiVerbG1987
to know/understand
From: apparently a middle voice of G2186 (ἐφίστημι) (with G3563 (νοῦς) implied);
Short Definition
to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
Full Lexicon Entry
to know, know of, understand: with accusative of person(s); with ptcp.; *ὅτι *; ὡς; πῶς; ποῦ.† SYN: *γινώσκω *(which see), οἶδα
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָדַע
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
14 timesAppears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
9
1 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1
James
1
Jude
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 6:4
- Acts 15:7
- Acts 19:15
- Acts 20:18
- Acts 24:10
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