The meaning of “γνῶσις”
Understanding gnōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
knowledge, science. - knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
γνῶσις
knowledge, science. - knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:52 | “Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.” Word: γνῶσις (gnōsis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:11 | “And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?” Word: γνῶσις (gnōsis) | |
| Ephesians 3:19 | “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Word: γνῶσις (gnōsis) | |
| Colossians 2:3 | “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Word: γνῶσις (gnōsis) | |
| 1 Peter 3:7 | “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Word: γνῶσις (gnōsis) |