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γινώσκω

ginōskōto knowHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb221 occurrences20 books205 verses

Definition

γινώσκω (= γιγν-: see previous word. So also vulgar Attic, in Inscr., see Thumb, MGV, 207),

[in LXX chiefly for ידע ;]

to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand; in past tenses to know, realize; pass., to become known: with accusative, Matthew 22:18, Mark 5:43, Colossians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, al. Pass., Matthew 10:26, Philippians 4:5, al.; before ὅτι, Matthew 21:45, John 4:1, al.; τί, Matthew 6:3; ἀπό, Mark 15:45; ὅ, Romans 7:15; τ. λεγόμενα, Luke 18:34; τ. θέλημα, Luke 12:47; τ. καρδίας, Luke 16:15; with accusative of person(s), of recognition by God, 1 Corinthians 8:3, Galatians 4:9; by Christ, neg., Matthew 7:23; frequently of the knowledge of divine things, of God and Christ; τ. θεόν, Romans 1:21, Galatians 4:9; τ. πατέρα, John 8:55; τ. κύριον, Hebrews 8:1 (LXX); νοῦν κυρίου, Romans 11:34; Χριστόν, John 17:3, 1 John 3:6; τὰ τοῦ πνεύματος, 1 Corinthians 2:14; τ. πνεύμα, 1 John 4:6; τ. ἀλήθειαν, John 8:32; of Christ's knowledge of the Father (ἐπιγ.), Matthew 11:27 (Dalman, Words, 282ff.). In Hellenistic writers [LXX for Heb. ידע, Galatians 4:1, al.], of sexual intercourse, to know carnally: Matthew 1:25, Luke 1:34 (Cremer, 153).

Synonyms: γ., to know by observation and experience is thus prop. disting. from οἶδα, to know by reflection (a mental process, based on intuition or information); cf. also ἐφίστημι, συνίημι. (Cf. ἀνα-, δια-, ἐπι-, κατα-, προ-γινώσκω.)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γινώσκω:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

221 total
  1. Luke 18:34ἐγίνωσκον · they did not comprehend
    But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.
  2. Luke 19:15γνοῖ · find out
    When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.
  3. Luke 19:42ἔγνως · you had known
    …and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
  4. Luke 19:44ἔγνως · you did not recognize
    They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”
  5. Luke 20:19ἔγνωσαν · realized
    When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
  6. Luke 21:20γνῶτε · you will know
    But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
  7. Luke 21:30γινώσκετε · [and] know
    When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
  8. Luke 21:31γινώσκετε · know
    So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
  9. Luke 24:18ἔγνως · know
    One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
  10. Luke 24:35ἐγνώσθη · had recognized [Jesus]
    Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
  11. John 1:10ἔγνω · recognize
    He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
  12. John 1:48γινώσκεις · do You know
    “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
  13. John 2:24γινώσκειν · knew
    But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
  14. John 2:25ἐγίνωσκεν · knew
    He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
  15. John 3:10γινώσκεις · you do not understand
    “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things?
  16. John 4:1ἔγνω · realized
    When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
  17. John 4:53Ἔγνω · realized
    Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.
  18. John 5:6γνοὺς · realized
    When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”
  19. John 5:42ἔγνωκα · I know
    …but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
  20. John 6:15γνοὺς · realizing
    Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
  21. John 6:69ἐγνώκαμεν · know
    We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
  22. John 7:17γνώσεται · he will know
    If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
  23. John 7:26ἔγνωσαν · recognized
    Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?
  24. John 7:27γινώσκει · will know
    But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
  25. John 7:49γινώσκων · does not know
    But this crowd that does not know the law—they are under a curse.”
  26. John 7:51γνῷ · to determine
    “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
  27. John 8:27ἔγνωσαν · They did not understand
    They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father.
  28. John 8:28γνώσεσθε · you will know
    So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.
  29. John 8:32γνώσεσθε · you will know
    Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
  30. John 8:43γινώσκετε · do you not understand
    Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
  31. John 8:52ἐγνώκαμεν · we know
    “Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.
  32. John 8:55ἐγνώκατε · You do not know
    You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.
  33. John 10:6ἔγνωσαν · understand
    Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.
  34. John 10:14γινώσκω · I know; γινώσκουσί · know
    I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
  35. John 10:15γινώσκει · knows; γινώσκω · know
    …just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
  36. John 10:27γινώσκω · know
    My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
  37. John 10:38γνῶτε · you may know; γινώσκητε · understand
    But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”
  38. John 11:57γνῷ · knew
    But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.
  39. John 12:9Ἔγνω · learned
    Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
  40. John 12:16ἔγνωσαν · understand
    At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.
  41. John 13:7γνώσῃ · you will understand
    Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
  42. John 13:12Γινώσκετε · Do you know
    When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?
  43. John 13:28ἔγνω · knew
    But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.
  44. John 13:35γνώσονται · will know
    By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
  45. John 14:7ἐγνώκειτέ · you had known; γινώσκετε · you do know
    If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
  46. John 14:9ἔγνωκάς · still you do not know
    Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?