Strong's G1921 · Greek
ἐπιγινώσκω
epiginosko · /ep-ig-in-oce'-ko/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
38 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 7:20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 11:27All 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 14:35And 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 17:12But 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.
Mark4 verses
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 5:30And 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 6:33And 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 6:54And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
Luke7 verses
That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
Luke 1:22And 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 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Luke 7:37And, 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 23:7And 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 24:16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Luke 24:31And 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
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 4:13Now 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 9:30Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
Acts 12:14And 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 19:34But 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 22:24The 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 22:29Then 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 24:8Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
Acts 25:10Then 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 27:39And 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 28:1And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
1 Corinthians3 verses
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. darkly: Gr. in a riddle
1 Corinthians 14:37If 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 16:18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
2 Corinthians4 verses
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 1:14As 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 6:9As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
2 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.2228 Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
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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