Word Study

The meaning of γινώσκω

Understanding ginṓskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1097
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

γινώσκω

Phoneticghin-oce'-ko
Transliterationginṓskō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

206 total references
ReferenceText
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?

Acts 20:34

Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Galatians 3:7

Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

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.

2 Peter 3:3

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
206x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew20
Mark13
Luke28
John49
Acts17
Romans9
1 Corinthians12
2 Corinthians7
Galatians3
Ephesians2
Philippians5
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Timothy3
Hebrews4
James3
2 Peter2
1 John21
2 John1
Revelation5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'γινώσκω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 16:8?