Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1921

Strong's G1921 · Greek

ἐπιγινώσκω

epiginosko · /ep-ig-in-oce'-ko/

Number
G1921
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιγινώσκω
Transliteration
epiginosko
Pronunciation
ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
KJV occurrences
38 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 1097; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.

KJV: (ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 1097

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιγινώσκω across 38 verses.

knew14×
know7×
known4×
acknowledge3×
knowledge3×
perceived3×
knoweth2×
knowing2×
ye2×
acknowledged1×
knowest1×
should1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

38 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke7 verses
Luke 1:4

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

Luke 1:22

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

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

Luke 7:37

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

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

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

Luke 24:31

And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. vanished: or, ceased to be seen of them

Acts11 verses
Acts 3:10

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

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

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

Acts 12:14

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

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

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

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. examined him: or, tortured him

Acts 24:8

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

Acts 25:10

Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

Acts 27:39

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

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

Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians4 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Peter1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1921 (epiginosko) mean?

from 1909 and 1097; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.

How many times does G1921 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) appears in 38 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “knew.”

How is epiginosko translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1921 is rendered as “knew” (14×), “know” (7×), “known” (4×), “acknowledge” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπιγινώσκω come from?

from 1909 and 1097