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διαγινώσκω G1231

G1231 is the Greek word διαγινώσκω, transliterated diaginṓskō. The King James Version most often renders it enquire.

Word: διαγινώσκωTransliteration: diaginṓskōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to know thoroughly, i.e. ascertain exactly.

Where it comes from

from G1223 (διά) and G1097 (γινώσκω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

enquire 1×know the uttermost 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (would) enquire, know the uttermost.

Verses using διαγινώσκω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 23:15 · KJV

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

Acts 24:22 · KJV

And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1231 mean?

G1231 is the Greek word διαγινώσκω (diaginṓskō), meaning to know thoroughly, i.e. ascertain exactly.

How is G1231 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it enquire (1 time), know the uttermost (1 time).

How many times does G1231 appear in the Bible?

διαγινώσκω (diaginṓskō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1231 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G1097 (γινώσκω).

Nearby entries

G1228 · διάβολος — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854)G1229 · διαγγέλλω — to herald thoroughly G1230 · διαγίνομαι — to elapse meanwhile G1232 · διαγνωρίζω — to tell abroad G1233 · διάγνωσις — (magisterial) examination ("diagnosis")G1234 · διαγογγύζω — to complain throughout a crowd

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