Definition
δια-γινώσκω
(see previous word), [in LXX chiefly for ידע, and cf. 2Ma.9.15 ;]
1. to distinguish, ascertain exactly: Acts 23:15
2. As Athen. law-term, to determine: τὰ καθ᾽ ὑμᾶς, your case, Acts 24:22 (Cremer, 673).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διαγινώσκω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Acts 23:15διαγινώσκειν · of examiningNow then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”
- Acts 24:22διαγνώσομαι · I will decideThen Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”