ἐπίσταμαι
epistamai
“to know/understand”
Definition
to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
apparently a middle voice of G2186 (ἐφίστημι) (with G3563 (νοῦς) implied);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
ἐπίσταμαι appears 14 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”
When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
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