ἔγνω
ginṓskō
know
To come to know, to recognize, to perceive through experience or observation; to acquire or possess knowledge. The term encompasses the process of coming to know (learning, realizing), as well as the state of having knowledge or understanding. In particular contexts, it may indicate intimate acquaintance, recognition, or comprehension of truth.
1 John 4:8 · Word #5
Lexicon G1097
| Lemma | γινώσκω |
| Transliteration | ginṓskō |
| Strong's | G1097 |
| Definition | To come to know, to recognize, to perceive through experience or observation; to acquire or possess knowledge. The term encompasses the process of coming to know (learning, realizing), as well as the state of having knowledge or understanding. In particular contexts, it may indicate intimate acquaintance, recognition, or comprehension of truth. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | know |
| Literal | knew |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γινώσκω |
| Strong's | G1097 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1097-03
he came to know
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular, denotes a simple completed act in the past. "He came to know" reflects the ingressive force often inherent in γινώσκω, emphasizing the process of arriving at knowledge rather than mere static possession. |
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