The meaning of “ἐπιγινώσκω”
Understanding epiginṓskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive. - to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize - by implication, to become full...
ἐπιγινώσκω
(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive. - to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize - by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:27 | “All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.” Word: ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) | |
| Luke 7:37 | “And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,” Word: ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) | |
| Romans 1:32 | “Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. ” Word: ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:9 | “As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;” Word: ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:3 | “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.” Word: ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) |