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γινώσκω

ginōskōto knowHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb221 occurrences20 books205 verses

Definition

γινώσκω (= γιγν-: see previous word. So also vulgar Attic, in Inscr., see Thumb, MGV, 207),

[in LXX chiefly for ידע ;]

to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand; in past tenses to know, realize; pass., to become known: with accusative, Matthew 22:18, Mark 5:43, Colossians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, al. Pass., Matthew 10:26, Philippians 4:5, al.; before ὅτι, Matthew 21:45, John 4:1, al.; τί, Matthew 6:3; ἀπό, Mark 15:45; ὅ, Romans 7:15; τ. λεγόμενα, Luke 18:34; τ. θέλημα, Luke 12:47; τ. καρδίας, Luke 16:15; with accusative of person(s), of recognition by God, 1 Corinthians 8:3, Galatians 4:9; by Christ, neg., Matthew 7:23; frequently of the knowledge of divine things, of God and Christ; τ. θεόν, Romans 1:21, Galatians 4:9; τ. πατέρα, John 8:55; τ. κύριον, Hebrews 8:1 (LXX); νοῦν κυρίου, Romans 11:34; Χριστόν, John 17:3, 1 John 3:6; τὰ τοῦ πνεύματος, 1 Corinthians 2:14; τ. πνεύμα, 1 John 4:6; τ. ἀλήθειαν, John 8:32; of Christ's knowledge of the Father (ἐπιγ.), Matthew 11:27 (Dalman, Words, 282ff.). In Hellenistic writers [LXX for Heb. ידע, Galatians 4:1, al.], of sexual intercourse, to know carnally: Matthew 1:25, Luke 1:34 (Cremer, 153).

Synonyms: γ., to know by observation and experience is thus prop. disting. from οἶδα, to know by reflection (a mental process, based on intuition or information); cf. also ἐφίστημι, συνίημι. (Cf. ἀνα-, δια-, ἐπι-, κατα-, προ-γινώσκω.)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

221 total
  1. Matthew 1:25ἐγίνωσκεν · he had no union
    But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.
  2. Matthew 6:3γνώτω · know
    But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
  3. Matthew 7:23ἔγνων · I never knew
    Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’
  4. Matthew 9:30γινωσκέτω · finds out about this
    And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”
  5. Matthew 10:26γνωσθήσεται · will not be made known
    So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
  6. Matthew 12:7ἐγνώκειτε · you had known
    If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.
  7. Matthew 12:15γνοὺς · Aware of this
    Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,
  8. Matthew 12:33γινώσκεται · is known
    Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.
  9. Matthew 13:11γνῶναι · The knowledge
    He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
  10. Matthew 16:3γινώσκετε · You know [how]
    …and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.
  11. Matthew 16:8Γνοὺς · Aware [of their conversation]
    Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?
  12. Matthew 21:45ἔγνωσαν · they knew
    When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.
  13. Matthew 22:18Γνοὺς · knew
    But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
  14. Matthew 24:32γινώσκετε · you know
    Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
  15. Matthew 24:33γινώσκετε · will know
    So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.
  16. Matthew 24:39ἔγνωσαν · they were oblivious
    And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
  17. Matthew 24:43γινώσκετε · understand
    But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
  18. Matthew 24:50γινώσκει · he does not anticipate
    The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate.
  19. Matthew 25:24ἔγνων · I knew
    Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
  20. Matthew 26:10Γνοὺς · Aware of this
    Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
  21. Mark 4:13γνώσεσθε · will you understand
    Then Jesus said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables?
  22. Mark 5:29ἔγνω · she sensed
    Immediately her bleeding stopped, and she sensed in her body that she was healed of her affliction.
  23. Mark 5:43γνοῖ · should know about
    Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.
  24. Mark 6:38γνόντες · after checking
    “Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.”
  25. Mark 7:24γνῶναι · to know [He was there]
    Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice.
  26. Mark 8:17γνοὺς · Aware of [their conversation]
    Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?
  27. Mark 9:30γνοῖ · to know
    Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,
  28. Mark 12:12ἔγνωσαν · they knew
    At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away.
  29. Mark 13:28γινώσκετε · you know
    Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
  30. Mark 13:29γινώσκετε · know
    So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
  31. Mark 15:10ἐγίνωσκεν · he knew [it was]
    For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.
  32. Mark 15:45γνοὺς · When [Pilate] had confirmed [it]
    When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.
  33. Luke 1:18γνώσομαι · can I be sure of
    “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
  34. Luke 1:34γινώσκω · I am a virgin
    “How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
  35. Luke 2:43ἔγνωσαν · were unaware [He had stayed]
    When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
  36. Luke 6:44γινώσκεται · is known
    For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles.
  37. Luke 7:39ἐγίνωσκεν · He would know
    When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
  38. Luke 8:10γνῶναι · The knowledge
    He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’
  39. Luke 8:17γνωσθῇ · will not be made known
    For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
  40. Luke 8:46ἔγνων · know that
    But Jesus declared, “Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me.”
  41. Luke 9:11γνόντες · found out
    But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
  42. Luke 10:11γινώσκετε · be sure
    ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’
  43. Luke 10:22γινώσκει · knows
    All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
  44. Luke 12:2γνωσθήσεται · be made known
    There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
  45. Luke 12:39γινώσκετε · understand
    But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
  46. Luke 12:46γινώσκει · he does not anticipate
    The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.
  47. Luke 12:47γνοὺς · knows
    That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
  48. Luke 12:48γνοὺς · unknowingly
    But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
  49. Luke 16:4ἔγνων · I know
    I know what I will do so that after my removal from management, people will welcome me into their homes.’
  50. Luke 16:15γινώσκει · knows
    So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.