The meaning of “γινώσκω”
Understanding ginṓskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary verb allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, b...
γινώσκω
a prolonged form of a primary verb allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand. - to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:8 | “Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?” Word: γινώσκω (ginṓskō) | |
| Acts 20:34 | “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.” Word: γινώσκω (ginṓskō) | |
| Galatians 3:7 | “Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Word: γινώσκω (ginṓskō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:5 | “For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.” Word: γινώσκω (ginṓskō) | |
| 2 Peter 3:3 | “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,” Word: γινώσκω (ginṓskō) |