Strong's Lexicon epignósis: Knowledge, full knowledge, discernment, recognition Original Word: ἐπίγνωσις Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "toward") and γνῶσις (gnosis, meaning "knowledge"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epignósis," the concept of deep, relational knowledge can be related to Hebrew terms like דַּעַת (da'ath, Strong's H1847) and יָדַע (yada, Strong's H3045), which convey knowledge and intimate understanding. Usage: The term "epignósis" refers to a deep, thorough, and precise knowledge. It implies a full understanding or discernment that goes beyond mere factual awareness. In the New Testament, it often denotes a spiritual or moral insight that is granted by God, particularly in the context of knowing Christ and His will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, knowledge (gnosis) was highly valued, often associated with philosophical and religious enlightenment. The prefix "epi-" intensifies the term, suggesting a more complete or advanced understanding. In the context of early Christianity, "epignósis" was used to emphasize the transformative and relational knowledge of God and His purposes, contrasting with the superficial or speculative knowledge prevalent in Gnostic beliefs. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1922 epígnōsis (from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" which intensifies 1108 /gnṓsis, "knowledge gained through first-hand relationship") – properly, "contact-knowledge" that is appropriate ("apt, fitting") to first-hand, experiential knowing. This is defined by the individual context. See 1921 (epignōskō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epiginóskó Definition recognition, knowledge NASB Translation acknowledge* (1), knowledge (14), real knowledge (1), true knowledge (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1922: ἐπίγνωσιςἐπίγνωσις, ἐπιγνώσεως, ἡ (ἐπιγινώσκω, which see (cf. also Lightfoot on Colossians 1:9; Trench, § 75 at the end)), precise and correct knowledge; used in the N. T. of the knowledge of things ethical and divine: absolutely, Philippians 1:9; Colossians 3:10; κατ' ἐπίγνωσιν, Romans 10:2; with the genitive of the thing known, Colossians 1:9; Colossians 2:2; Philemon 1:6; τῆς ἀληθείας, 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 2:25; 2 Timothy 3:7; Titus 1:1; Hebrews 10:26; τῆς ἁμαρτίας, Romans 3:20; with the genitive of the person known; — of God, especially the knowledge of his holy will and of the blessings which he has bestowed and constantly bestows on men through Christ: Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:10; 2 Peter 1:2; of Christ, i. e. the true knowledge of Christ's nature, dignity, benefits: Ephesians 4:13; 2 Peter 1:8; 2 Peter 2:20; of God and Christ: 2 Peter 1:2; Θεόν ἔχειν ἐν ἐπιγνώσει i. e. to keep the knowledge of the one true God which has illumined the soul, Romans 1:28. (Polybius, Plutarch, Herodian, (others); the Sept. occasionally for דַּעַת; 2 Macc. 9:11.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acknowledgement. From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement -- (ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment). see GREEK epiginosko Forms and Transliterations επιγνωσει επιγνώσει ἐπιγνώσει επιγνωσεως επιγνώσεως ἐπιγνώσεως επιγνωσιν επίγνωσιν ἐπίγνωσιν επιγνωσις επίγνωσις ἐπίγνωσις επιγνωστός επιγονή επιγονής epignosei epignōsei epignṓsei epignoseos epignōseōs epignṓseos epignṓseōs epignosin epignōsin epígnosin epígnōsin epignosis epignōsis epígnosis epígnōsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 1:28 N-DFSGRK: ἔχειν ἐν ἐπιγνώσει παρέδωκεν αὐτοὺς KJV: God in [their] knowledge, God gave INT: to have in [their] knowledge gave up them Romans 3:20 N-NFS Romans 10:2 N-AFS Ephesians 1:17 N-DFS Ephesians 4:13 N-GFS Philippians 1:9 N-DFS Colossians 1:9 N-AFS Colossians 1:10 N-DFS Colossians 2:2 N-AFS Colossians 3:10 N-AFS 1 Timothy 2:4 N-AFS 2 Timothy 2:25 N-AFS 2 Timothy 3:7 N-AFS Titus 1:1 N-AFS Philemon 1:6 N-DFS Hebrews 10:26 N-AFS 2 Peter 1:2 N-DFS 2 Peter 1:3 N-GFS 2 Peter 1:8 N-AFS 2 Peter 2:20 N-DFS Strong's Greek 1922 |
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