Epístamai — G1987

Definition

verb

to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with

1. to be acquainted with
2. to know

Usually translated as

know, understand

Origin

apparently a middle voice of G2186 (with G3563 implied)

• ephístēmi (G2186)
• noûs (G3563)

Occurrences

Epístamai occurs 14 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Acts (9), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), James (1), Jude (1)

• Mark 14:68 — But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand (ἐπίσταμαι) I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
• Acts 10:28 — And he said unto them, Ye know (ἐπίστασθε) 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 — And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know (ἐπίστασθε) 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 — 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 (ἐπιστάμενος) only the baptism of John.
• Acts 19:15 — And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know (ἐπίσταμαι); but who are ye?
• Acts 19:25 — Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know (ἐπίστασθε) that by this craft we have our wealth.
• Acts 20:18 — And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know (ἐπίστασθε), from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
• Acts 22:19 — And I said, Lord, they know (ἐπίστανται) that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
• Acts 24:10 — Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know (ἐπιστάμενος) that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
• Acts 26:26 — For the king knoweth (ἐπίσταται) 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 — He is proud, knowing (ἐπιστάμενος) nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
• Hebrews 11:8 — 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 (ἐπιστάμενος) whither he went.
• James 4:14 — Whereas ye know (ἐπίστασθε) 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 — But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know (ἐπίστανται) naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.