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 times

Appears 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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