1231. diaginóskó

Lexicon

diaginóskó: To distinguish, to discern, to determine

Original Word: διαγινώσκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: diaginóskó
Pronunciation: dee-ag-ee-NOCE-ko
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ag-in-o'-sko)
Definition: To distinguish, to discern, to determine
Meaning: I know accurately, examine, decide.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

enquire, know the uttermost.

From dia and ginosko; to know thoroughly, i.e. Ascertain exactly -- (would) enquire, know the uttermost.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK ginosko

HELPS Word-studies

1231 diaginṓskō (from 1223 /diá, "all the way through, thoroughly," which intensifies 1097 /ginṓskō, "to know personally") – properly, thoroughly know.

[See the root 1097 (ginṓskō) for more on knowing ("epistemology").]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dia and ginóskó
Definition
to distinguish, to determine
NASB Translation
decide (1), determine (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1231: διαγινώσκω

διαγινώσκω; future διαγνώσομαι;

1. to distinguish (Latindignosco), i. e. to know accurately, ascertain exactly: τί, Acts 23:15; (so in Greek writings from Homer down).

2. in a legal sense, to examine, determine, decide, (cf. Cicero,cognosco): τά καθ' ὑμᾶς your case, Acts 24:22; (2 Macc. 9:15; Demosthenes, p. 629, 25; p. 545, 9; others).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and γινώσκω (ginōskō, meaning "to know" or "to recognize").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαγινώσκω, similar concepts of discernment and understanding can be found in Hebrew words such as בִּין (biyn, Strong's Hebrew 995), which means to discern or understand, and יָדַע (yada, Strong's Hebrew 3045), which means to know. These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on wisdom and discernment, paralleling the New Testament use of διαγινώσκω.

Usage: The verb διαγινώσκω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of discerning or distinguishing between different things or understanding something clearly. It implies a thorough or complete knowledge or recognition.

Context: The Greek verb διαγινώσκω appears in the New Testament in contexts where discernment or clear understanding is required. It is a compound word that combines the preposition διά, suggesting thoroughness or completeness, with γινώσκω, which means to know or recognize. This combination emphasizes a deep or complete level of understanding or discernment.

In the Berean Standard Bible, διαγινώσκω is used in Acts 23:15, where it describes the act of making a thorough determination or decision. The context involves the Jewish leaders plotting against Paul, and they request the Roman commander to bring Paul before them, under the pretense of wanting to "determine more accurately" the facts of his case. Here, διαγινώσκω conveys the idea of a careful and deliberate examination or inquiry.

The use of διαγινώσκω in the New Testament highlights the importance of discernment and understanding in the life of a believer. It underscores the need for careful consideration and the pursuit of truth, especially in matters of faith and doctrine. This term encourages believers to seek a deep and thorough understanding of God's word and His will.

Forms and Transliterations

διαγεγλυμμένοι διαγεγλυμμένος διαγεγλυμμένου διαγινωσκειν διαγινώσκειν διαγινώσκεται διαγλύψεις διάγνωθι διαγνωσθή διαγνωσομαι διαγνώσομαι διεγνώκειν diaginoskein diaginōskein diaginṓskein diagnosomai diagnōsomai diagnṓsomai

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 23:15 V-PNA
GRK: ὡς μέλλοντας διαγινώσκειν ἀκριβέστερον τὰ
NAS: you were going to determine his case
KJV: though ye would enquire something more perfectly
INT: as being about to examine more earnestly the things

Acts 24:22 V-FIM-1S
GRK: χιλίαρχος καταβῇ διαγνώσομαι τὰ καθ'
NAS: comes down, I will decide your case.
KJV: shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your
INT: chief captain might have come down I will examine the things as to

Strong's Greek 1231
2 Occurrences

διαγινώσκειν — 1 Occ.
διαγνώσομαι — 1 Occ.