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ἐπιγινώσκω G1921

G1921 is the Greek word ἐπιγινώσκω, transliterated epiginṓskō. The King James Version most often renders it knew.

Word: ἐπιγινώσκωTransliteration: epiginṓskōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 37 verses

What it means

to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 34 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

knew 12×know 5×perceived 3×acknowledge 3×knoweth 2×knowing 2×known 2×knowledge 1×mightest know 1×soon as he knew 1×should 1×took knowledge 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.

Verses using ἐπιγινώσκω

All 37 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 7:16 · KJV

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Matthew 7:20 · KJV

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Matthew 11:27 · KJV

All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

Matthew 14:35 · KJV

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

Matthew 17:12 · KJV

But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

Mark 2:8 · KJV

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Mark 5:30 · KJV

And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

Mark 6:33 · KJV

And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

Mark 6:54 · KJV

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

Luke 1:4 · KJV

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Luke 1:22 · KJV

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

Luke 5:22 · KJV

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

Luke 7:37 · KJV

And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

Luke 23:7 · KJV

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

Luke 24:16 · KJV

But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

Luke 24:31 · KJV

And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

Acts 3:10 · KJV

And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

Acts 4:13 · KJV

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 9:30 · KJV

Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Acts 12:14 · KJV

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

Acts 19:34 · KJV

But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

Acts 22:24 · KJV

The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.

Acts 22:29 · KJV

Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

Acts 24:8 · KJV

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

Acts 27:39 · KJV

And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.

Acts 28:1 · KJV

And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.

Romans 1:32 · KJV

Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

1 Corinthians 13:12 · KJV

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

1 Corinthians 14:37 · KJV

If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 16:18 · KJV

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

2 Corinthians 1:13 · KJV

For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

2 Corinthians 1:14 · KJV

As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:9 · KJV

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

2 Corinthians 13:5 · KJV

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Colossians 1:6 · KJV

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

1 Timothy 4:3 · KJV

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

2 Peter 2:21 · KJV

For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1921 mean?

G1921 is the Greek word ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō), meaning to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.

How is G1921 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it knew (12 times), know (5 times), perceived (3 times), acknowledge (3 times), knoweth (2 times), among others.

How many times does G1921 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginṓskō) is tagged in 37 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1921 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω).

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