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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

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Occurrences

320 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 6:15οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never!
  2. 1 Corinthians 6:16οἴδατε · don’t you know
    Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”
  3. 1 Corinthians 6:19οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
  4. 1 Corinthians 7:16οἶδας · do you know; οἶδας · do you know
    How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
  5. 1 Corinthians 8:1οἴδαμεν · We know
    Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
  6. 1 Corinthians 8:4οἴδαμεν · We know
    So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.
  7. 1 Corinthians 9:13οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?
  8. 1 Corinthians 9:24οἴδατε · Do you not know
    Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
  9. 1 Corinthians 11:3εἰδέναι · to understand
    But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
  10. 1 Corinthians 12:2Οἴδατε · You know
    You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.
  11. 1 Corinthians 13:2εἰδῶ · can fathom
    If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
  12. 1 Corinthians 14:11εἰδῶ · I do not know
    If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.
  13. 1 Corinthians 14:16οἶδεν · he does not know
    Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
  14. 1 Corinthians 15:58εἰδότες · because you know
    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  15. 1 Corinthians 16:15οἴδατε · You know
    You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  16. 2 Corinthians 1:7εἰδότες · [because] we know
    And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.
  17. 2 Corinthians 4:14εἰδότες · knowing
    …knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.
  18. 2 Corinthians 5:1Οἴδαμεν · we know
    For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
  19. 2 Corinthians 5:6εἰδότες · we know
    Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.
  20. 2 Corinthians 5:11Εἰδότες · since we know
    Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
  21. 2 Corinthians 5:16οἴδαμεν · regard
    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.
  22. 2 Corinthians 9:2οἶδα · I know
    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
  23. 2 Corinthians 11:11οἶδεν · knows [I do]
    Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
  24. 2 Corinthians 11:31οἶδεν · knows
    The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.
  25. 2 Corinthians 12:2οἶδα · I know; οἶδα; οἶδα · I do not know; οἶδεν · knows
    I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows.
  26. 2 Corinthians 12:3οἶδα · I know that; οἶδα · I do not know; οἶδεν · knows
    And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows—
  27. Galatians 2:16εἰδότες · know
    …know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
  28. Galatians 4:8εἰδότες · when you did not know
    Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.
  29. Galatians 4:13Οἴδατε · You know
    You know that it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you.
  30. Ephesians 1:18εἰδέναι · may know
    I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
  31. Ephesians 5:5ἴστε
    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.
  32. Ephesians 6:8εἰδότες · because you know
    …because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
  33. Ephesians 6:9εἰδότες · because you know
    And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
  34. Ephesians 6:21εἰδῆτε · may know
    Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
  35. Philippians 1:16εἰδότες · knowing
    The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
  36. Philippians 1:19οἶδα · I know
    …because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
  37. Philippians 1:25οἶδα · I know
    Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
  38. Philippians 4:12οἶδα · I know; οἶδα · I know
    I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.
  39. Philippians 4:15οἴδατε · know
    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
  40. Colossians 2:1εἰδέναι · to know
    For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
  41. Colossians 3:24εἰδότες · because you know
    …because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
  42. Colossians 4:1εἰδότες · since you know
    Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
  43. Colossians 4:6εἰδέναι · so that you may know
    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.