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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. 1 Corinthians 8:2ἔγνω · does not yet know; γνῶναι · to know
    The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
  2. 1 Corinthians 8:3ἔγνωσται · is known
    But the one who loves God is known by God.
  3. 1 Corinthians 13:9γινώσκομεν · we know
    For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
  4. 1 Corinthians 13:12γινώσκω · I know
    Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:7γνωσθήσεται · will [anyone] recognize
    Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:9γνωσθήσεται · will [anyone] know
    So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
  7. 2 Corinthians 2:4γνῶτε · let you know
    For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.
  8. 2 Corinthians 2:9γνῶ · see
    My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
  9. 2 Corinthians 3:2γινωσκομένη · known
    You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
  10. 2 Corinthians 5:16ἐγνώκαμεν · we once regarded; γινώσκομεν · [we do so]
    So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
  11. 2 Corinthians 5:21γνόντα · knew
    God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
  12. 2 Corinthians 8:9Γινώσκετε · you know
    For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
  13. 2 Corinthians 13:6γνώσεσθε · you will realize
    And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
  14. Galatians 2:9γνόντες · recognizing
    And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
  15. Galatians 3:7Γινώσκετε · Understand
    Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
  16. Galatians 4:9γνόντες · you know; γνωσθέντες · are known
    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
  17. Ephesians 3:19γνῶναί · to know
    …of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
  18. Ephesians 5:5γινώσκοντες · you can be sure
    For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
  19. Ephesians 6:22γνῶτε · you may know
    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
  20. Philippians 1:12Γινώσκειν · to know
    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
  21. Philippians 2:19γνοὺς · when I learn
    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
  22. Philippians 2:22γινώσκετε · you know
    But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
  23. Philippians 3:10γνῶναι · [I want] to know
    I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,
  24. Philippians 4:5γνωσθήτω · be apparent
    Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
  25. Colossians 4:8γνῶτε · you may know
    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
  26. 1 Thessalonians 3:5γνῶναι · find out about
    For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.
  27. 2 Timothy 1:18γινώσκεις · know
    May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
  28. 2 Timothy 2:19Ἔγνω · knows
    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
  29. 2 Timothy 3:1γίνωσκε · understand
    But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
  30. Hebrews 3:10ἔγνωσαν · they have not known
    Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’
  31. Hebrews 8:11Γνῶθι · Know
    No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
  32. Hebrews 10:34γινώσκοντες · knowing that
    You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
  33. Hebrews 13:23Γινώσκετε · Be aware [that]
    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  34. James 1:3γινώσκοντες · because you know
    …because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
  35. James 2:20γνῶναι · evidence
    O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
  36. James 5:20γινωσκέτω · consider
    …consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
  37. 2 Peter 1:20γινώσκοντες · you must understand
    Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
  38. 2 Peter 3:3γινώσκοντες · you must understand
    Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
  39. 1 John 2:3γινώσκομεν · we can be sure; ἐγνώκαμεν · we have come to know
    By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
  40. 1 John 2:4Ἔγνωκα · I know
    If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
  41. 1 John 2:5γινώσκομεν · we know
    But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:
  42. 1 John 2:13ἐγνώκατε · you know; ἐγνώκατε · you know
    I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.
  43. 1 John 2:14ἐγνώκατε · you know
    I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
  44. 1 John 2:18γινώσκομεν · we know
    Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.
  45. 1 John 2:29γινώσκετε · you also know
    If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.