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Lexicon :: Strong's G1922 - epignōsis

Aa
ἐπίγνωσις
Transliteration
epignōsis (Key)
Pronunciation
ep-ig'-no-sis
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:689,119

Trench's Synonyms: lxxv. σοφία, φρόνησις, γνῶσις, ἐπίγνωσις.

Strong’s Definitions

ἐπίγνωσις epígnōsis, ep-ig'-no-sis; from G1921; recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement:—(ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x

The KJV translates Strong's G1922 in the following manner: knowledge (16x), acknowledging (3x), acknowledgement (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x
The KJV translates Strong's G1922 in the following manner: knowledge (16x), acknowledging (3x), acknowledgement (1x).

  1. precise and correct knowledge

    1. used in the NT of the knowledge of things ethical and divine

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐπίγνωσις epígnōsis, ep-ig'-no-sis; from G1921; recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement:—(ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
STRONGS G1922:
ἐπίγνωσις, -εως, ἡ, (ἐπιγινώσκω, which see [cf. also Bp. 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: absolute, 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; θεὸν 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]; Sept. occasionally for דַּעַת; 2 Macc. 9:11.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
1:28; 3:20; 10:2
Ephesians
1:17; 4:13
Philippians
1:9
Colossians
1:9; 1:9; 1:10; 2:2; 3:10
1 Timothy
2:4
2 Timothy
2:25; 3:7
Titus
1:1
Philemon
1:6
Hebrews
10:26
2 Peter
1:2; 1:2; 1:8; 2:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1922 matches the Greek ἐπίγνωσις (epignōsis),
which occurs 20 times in 20 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:28 - And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right;

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 3:20 - Because by the works of the law no man is able to have righteousness in his eyes, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 10:2 - For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:17 - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:13 - Till we all come to the harmony of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to full growth, to the full measure of Christ:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:9 - And my prayer is that you may be increased more and more in knowledge and experience;

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:9 - For this reason, we, from the day when we had word of it, keep on in prayer for you, that you may be full of the knowledge of his purpose, with all wisdom and experience of the Spirit,

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:10 - Living uprightly in the approval of the Lord, giving fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 2:2 - So that their hearts may be comforted, and that being joined together in love, they may come to the full wealth of the certain knowledge of the secret of God, even Christ,

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:10

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:10 - And have put on the new man, which has become new in knowledge after the image of his maker;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:4 - Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:25 - Gently guiding those who go against the teaching; if by chance God may give them a change of heart and true knowledge,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:7 - Ever learning, and never coming to the knowledge of what is true.

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Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:1 - Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the faith of the saints of God and the full knowledge of what is true in harmony with religion,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:6 - That the faith which you have in common with them may be working with power, in the knowledge of every good thing in you, for Christ.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:26

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:26 - For if we do evil on purpose after we have had the knowledge of what is true, there is no more offering for sins,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:2 - May grace and peace ever be increasing in you, in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:3 - Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:8 - For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:20 - For if, after they have got free from the unclean things of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again taken in the net and overcome, their last condition is worse than their first.
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