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ἐπίσταμαι G1987
G1987 is the Greek word ἐπίσταμαι, transliterated epístamai. The King James Version most often renders it know.
What it means
to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with.
Where it comes from
apparently a middle voice of G2186 (ἐφίστημι) (with G3563 (νοῦς) implied).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: know, understand.
Verses using ἐπίσταμαι
All 14 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 14:68 · KJV
But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
Acts 10:28 · KJV
And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Acts 15:7 · KJV
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Acts 18:25 · KJV
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
Acts 19:15 · KJV
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
Acts 19:25 · KJV
Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
Acts 20:18 · KJV
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
Acts 22:19 · KJV
And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
Acts 24:10 · KJV
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
Acts 26:26 · KJV
For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
1 Timothy 6:4 · KJV
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Hebrews 11:8 · KJV
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
James 4:14 · KJV
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Jude 1:10 · KJV
But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1987 mean?
G1987 is the Greek word ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai), meaning to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with.
How is G1987 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it know (8 times), knowing (3 times), understand i (1 time), forasmuch as i know (1 time), knoweth (1 time).
How many times does G1987 appear in the Bible?
ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1987 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a middle voice of G2186 (ἐφίστημι) (with G3563 (νοῦς) implied).
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