Ginṓskō — G1097

G1097 · Greek — γινώσκω

Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko

Definition

verb

to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

  1. universally
    1. to learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of
    2. to know, understand, perceive, have knowledge of
      1. to understand
      2. to know
    3. by a Hebraistic euphemism , found also in Greek writings from the Alexandrian age down, γινώσκω is used of the carnal connection of male and female,remcumaliquo oraliquahabere
  2. In particular γινώσκω, to become acquainted with, to know, is employed in the N. T. of the knowledge of God and Christ, and of the things relating to them or proceeding from them
      1. τόν Θεόν, the one, true God, in contrast with the polytheism of the Gentiles
      2. Χριστόν, his blessings
      3. γνῶναι... τά τοῦ πνεύματος the things which proceed from the Spirit

Usually translated as

know, perceived, understand, be aware, be sure, allow, knowledge, be resolved, feel, can speak

Origin

a prolonged form of a primary verb

Occurrences

Ginṓskō occurs 223 times in 208 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (20), Mark (13), Luke (28), John (49), Acts (18), Romans (9), 1 Corinthians (12), 2 Corinthians (7), Galatians (3), Ephesians (3), Philippians (5), Colossians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Timothy (3), Hebrews (4), James (3), 2 Peter (2), 1 John (21), 2 John (1), Revelation (5)

Strong's Lexicon — G