γνῶσις

gnōsisNoun (Feminine)G1108

knowledge

From: from G1097 (γινώσκω);

Short Definition

knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a seeking to know, inquiry, investigation.
2.knowledge, in NT, specially of the kn. of spiritual truth
Synonyms
σοφία, *φρόνησις *.
LXX Usage: chiefly for דַּעַת

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

28 times

Appears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
9
2 Corinthians
6
2 Peter
3
Romans
3
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:5
  • 1 Corinthians 8:1
  • 1 Timothy 6:20
  • 2 Corinthians 6:6
  • Colossians 2:3

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