Strong's Lexicon epiginóskó: To know, to recognize, to perceive, to understand fully. Original Word: ἐπιγινώσκω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and the verb γινώσκω (ginóskó, meaning "to know"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, similar concepts can be found in words like יָדַע (yada, Strong's H3045), which means "to know" or "to perceive." Usage: The Greek verb ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginóskó) conveys a deeper, more complete understanding or recognition of something. It implies not just a superficial acquaintance but a thorough and accurate knowledge. This term is often used in the New Testament to describe a fuller, more intimate knowledge of God, His will, or His truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, knowledge (gnosis) was highly valued, and deeper knowledge (epignosis) was often associated with wisdom and enlightenment. In the context of the New Testament, ἐπιγινώσκω reflects the Jewish and early Christian emphasis on knowing God not just intellectually but relationally and experientially. This knowledge is transformative, leading to a life aligned with God's purposes. HELPS Word-studies 1921 epiginṓskō (from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" which intensifies 1097 /ginṓskō, "know through personal relationship") – properly, apt, experiential knowing, through direct relationship. This knowing builds on (epi, "upon") the verbal idea and hence is defined by the individual context. Example: 1 Cor 13:12: "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will aptly-experientially know (1921 /epiginṓskō) to the extent (2531 /kathṓs) I also have been aptly-experientially known (1921 /epiginṓskō)." [Believers then will personally (aptly) know the Lord throughout the aeons of eternity – in keeping with the extent (Gk kathōs) they allowed Him to personally (aptly) know them here on earth. "Been known" is the passive form of 1921 /epiginṓskō (aorist indicative, epegnōsthēn), indicating that the level we will experientially know (enjoy) God in eternity will "match" the level we were known by Him in this life (see also P. Hughs at 2 Cor 1:13). 1097 (ginōskō) is used once in this verse, and 1921 (epiginṓskō) twice. Both uses of 1921 (epiginṓskō) work in conjunction with the Greek adverb, 2531 /kathṓs ("to the extent of)." The "appropriate (apt)" knowledge matches the envisioned "contact" (note the root, 1097 /ginṓskō, "first-hand knowing").] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and ginóskó Definition to know exactly, to recognize NASB Translation acknowledge (1), ascertain (2), aware (2), find (1), found (2), fully known (1), know (7), know fully (1), known (2), knows (1), learned (3), perceiving (1), realized (1), recognize (5), recognized (6), recognizing (1), take note (1), taking note (1), understand (3), understood (1), well-known (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1921: ἐπιγινώσκωἐπιγινώσκω; (imperfect ἐπεγίνωσκον); future ἐπιγνώσομαι; 2 aorist ἐπέγνων; perfect ἐπέγνωκα; (passive, present ἐπιγνώσκομαι; 1 aorist ἐπεγνώσθην); ἐπί denotes mental direction toward, application to, that which is known); in the Sept. chiefly for יָדַע and נִכַּר, הִכִּיר; 1. to become thoroughly acquainted with, to know thoroughly; to know accurately, know well (see references under the word ἐπίγνωσις, at the beginning): 1 Corinthians 13:12 (where γινώσκω ἐκ μέρους and ἐπιγινώσκω, i. e. to know thoroughly, know well, divine things, are contrasted (Winer's Grammar, § 39, 3 N. 2)); with an accusative of the thing, Luke 1:4; 2 Corinthians 1:13; τήν χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ, Colossians 1:6; τήν ἀλήθειαν, 1 Timothy 4:3; τήν ὁδόν τῆς δικαιοσύνης, 2 Peter 2:21 (cf. Buttmann, 305 (262)); τό δικαίωμα τοῦ Θεοῦ, Romans 1:32; τί followed by ὅτι (by the familiar attraction (Winers Grammar, 626 (581); Buttmann, 376 (322); some bring this example under 2 a. in the sense of acknowledge)), 1 Corinthians 14:37; τινα, one's character, will, deeds, deserts, etc., 1 Corinthians 16:18; 2 Corinthians 1:14; (passive opposed to ἀγνωύμενοι, 2 Corinthians 6:9); τινα ἀπό τίνος (the genitive of a thing), Matthew 7:16, 20 (Lachmann ἐκ) ("a Gallicis armis atque insignibus cognoscere," for the more common ex, Caesar b. g. 1, 22, 2 (cf. Buttmann, 324 (278f); Winer's Grammar, 372 (348))); by attraction τινα, ὅτι etc. 2 Corinthians 13:5; ἐπιγινώσκει τόν υἱόν, τόν πατέρα, Matthew 11:27. 2. universally, to know; a. to recognize: τινα, i. e. by sight, hearing, or certain signs, to perceive who a person is, Matthew 14:35; Mark 6:54; Luke 24:16, 31; Mark 6:33 (R T, but G WH marginal reading without the accusative); by attraction, τινα, ὅτι, Acts 3:10; Acts 4:13; τινα, his rank and authority, Matthew 17:12; with the accusative of the thing, to recognize a thing to be what it really is: τήν φωνήν τοῦ Πέτρου, Acts 12:14 τήν γῆν, Acts 27:39. b. to know equivalent to to perceive: τί, Luke 5:22; ἐν ἑαυτῷ, followed by the accusative of the thing with a participle (Buttmann, 301 (258)), Mark 5:30; followed by ὅτι, Luke 1:22; τῷ πνεύματι followed by ὅτι, Mark 2:8. c. to know i. e. to find out, ascertain: namely, αὐτό, Acts 9:30; followed by ὅτι, Luke 7:37; Luke 23:7; Acts 19:34; Acts 22:29; Acts 24:11 L T Tr WH; d. to know i. e. to understand: Acts 25:10. (From Homer down.) From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge -- (ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive. see GREEK epi see GREEK ginosko Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:16 V-FIM-2PGRK: καρπῶν αὐτῶν ἐπιγνώσεσθε αὐτούς μήτι NAS: You will know them by their fruits. KJV: Ye shall know them by INT: fruits of them you will know them not Matthew 7:20 V-FIM-2P Matthew 11:27 V-PIA-3S Matthew 11:27 V-PIA-3S Matthew 14:35 V-APA-NMP Matthew 17:12 V-AIA-3P Mark 2:8 V-APA-NMS Mark 5:30 V-APA-NMS Mark 6:33 V-AIA-3P Mark 6:54 V-APA-NMP Luke 1:4 V-ASA-2S Luke 1:22 V-AIA-3P Luke 5:22 V-APA-NMS Luke 7:37 V-APA-NFS Luke 23:7 V-APA-NMS Luke 24:16 V-ANA Luke 24:31 V-AIA-3P Acts 3:10 V-IIA-3P Acts 4:13 V-IIA-3P Acts 9:30 V-APA-NMP Acts 12:14 V-APA-NFS Acts 19:34 V-APA-NMP Acts 22:24 V-ASA-3S Acts 22:29 V-APA-NMS Acts 23:28 V-ANA Strong's Greek 1921 |
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