The meaning of “ἀγνοέω”
Understanding agnoéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown. - not to know (through lack of information or intelligence) - by ...
ἀγνοέω
(be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown. - not to know (through lack of information or intelligence) - by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 9:32 | “But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.” Word: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) | |
| Acts 17:23 | “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” Word: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:1 | “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” Word: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) | |
| Galatians 1:22 | “And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:” Word: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:13 | “Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.” Word: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) |