εἴδω

eidōto perceive: understandHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb320 occurrences26 books296 verses

Definition

οἶδα, (from same root as εἶδον, which see),

[in LXX chiefly for ידע ;] pf. with present meaning (plpf. as impf.; on irregular tense-forms, see App.),

to have seen or perceived, hence, to know, have knowledge of: with accusative of thing(s), Matthew 25:13, Mark 10:19, John 10:4, Romans 7:7, al.; with accusative of person(s), Matthew 26:72, John 1:31, Acts 3:16, al.; τ. θεόν, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Titus 1:16, al.; with accusative and inf., Luke 4:41, al.; before ὅτι, Matthew 9:6, Luke 20:21, John 3:2, Romans 2:2; 11:2, al.; before quaest. indir., Matthew 26:70, John 9:21, Ephesians 1:18, al.; with inf., to know how (cl.), Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, Philippians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:4, al.; in unique sense of respect, appreciate: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (but see also ICC on 1 Thessalonians 4:4).

Synonyms: see: γινώσκω.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

320 total
  1. John 21:4ᾔδεισαν · recognize
    Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.
  2. John 21:12εἰδότες · They knew
    “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.
  3. John 21:15οἶδας · know
    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
  4. John 21:16οἶδας · know
    Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
  5. John 21:17οἶδας · know
    Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  6. John 21:24οἴδαμεν · we know
    This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.
  7. Acts 2:22οἴδατε · know
    Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
  8. Acts 2:30εἰδὼς · knew
    But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.
  9. Acts 3:16οἴδατε · know
    By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
  10. Acts 3:17οἶδα · I know
    And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
  11. Acts 5:7εἰδυῖα · unaware of
    About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.
  12. Acts 7:18ᾔδει · knew
    Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt.
  13. Acts 7:40οἴδαμεν · we do not know
    They said to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go before us! As for this Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.’
  14. Acts 10:37οἴδατε · know
    You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:
  15. Acts 12:9ᾔδει · he was unaware
    So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.
  16. Acts 12:11οἶδα · I know
    Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”
  17. Acts 16:3ᾔδεισαν · they all knew
    Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
  18. Acts 19:32ᾔδεισαν · did not [even] know
    Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.
  19. Acts 20:22εἰδώς · knowing
    And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
  20. Acts 20:25οἶδα · know
    Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
  21. Acts 20:29οἶδα · know
    I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
  22. Acts 23:5ᾔδειν · I was not aware
    “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
  23. Acts 24:22εἰδὼς · who was well informed
    Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
  24. Acts 26:4ἴσασι · know
    Surely all the Jews know how I have lived from my earliest childhood among my own people, and also in Jerusalem.
  25. Acts 26:27οἶδα · I know
    King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
  26. Romans 2:2οἴδαμεν · we know
    And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
  27. Romans 3:19Οἴδαμεν · we know
    Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
  28. Romans 5:3εἰδότες · because we know
    Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
  29. Romans 6:9εἰδότες · [For] we know
    For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.
  30. Romans 6:16οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?
  31. Romans 7:7ᾔδειν · I would not have been aware of
    What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
  32. Romans 7:14Οἴδαμεν · We know
    We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.
  33. Romans 7:18Οἶδα · I know
    I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
  34. Romans 8:22Οἴδαμεν · We know
    We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.
  35. Romans 8:26οἴδαμεν · we do not know
    In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.
  36. Romans 8:27οἶδεν · knows
    And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
  37. Romans 8:28Οἴδαμεν · we know
    And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
  38. Romans 11:2οἴδατε · Do you not know
    God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:
  39. Romans 13:11εἰδότες · understanding
    And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
  40. Romans 14:14Οἶδα · I am convinced
    I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.
  41. Romans 15:29οἶδα · I know
    I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
  42. 1 Corinthians 1:16οἶδα · I do not remember
    Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
  43. 1 Corinthians 2:2εἰδέναι · to know
    For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
  44. 1 Corinthians 2:11οἶδεν · knows
    For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
  45. 1 Corinthians 2:12εἰδῶμεν · we may understand
    We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
  46. 1 Corinthians 3:16οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
  47. 1 Corinthians 5:6οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
  48. 1 Corinthians 6:2οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?
  49. 1 Corinthians 6:3οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!
  50. 1 Corinthians 6:9οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,