The meaning of “ἐπίσταμαι”
Understanding epístamai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a middle voice of ἐφίστημι (with νοῦς implied) know, understand. - to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or ...
ἐπίσταμαι
apparently a middle voice of ἐφίστημι (with νοῦς implied) know, understand. - to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:68 | “But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.” Word: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) | |
| Acts 19:25 | “Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.” Word: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:4 | “He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,” Word: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) | |
| Hebrews 11:8 | “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Word: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) | |
| James 4:14 | “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Word: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) |