The meaning of “ἐπίσταμαι”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐπίσταμαι

Phoneticep-is'-tam-ahee

Transliterationepístamai

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a middle voice of ἐφίστημι (with νοῦς implied) know, understand. - to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with

Scripture References

14 total references

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.”
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.”
1 Timothy 6:4	“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,”
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.”
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.”

Total Occurrences

14x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Mark1

Acts9

1 Timothy1

Hebrews1

James1

Jude1

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