Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀγνωσία”
Understanding agnōsía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ignorance, not the knowledge. - ignorance (properly, the state)
G56
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀγνωσία
Phoneticag-no-see'-ah
Transliterationagnōsía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ignorance, not the knowledge. - ignorance (properly, the state)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 15:34 | “Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.” Word: ἀγνωσία (agnōsía) | |
| 1 Peter 2:15 | “For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:” Word: ἀγνωσία (agnōsía) |