γνῶναι
ginṓskō
to 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.
Acts 22:30 · 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 INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to know |
| Literal | to-know |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γινώσκω |
| Strong's | G1097 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1097-35
to come to know
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active infinitive conveys the act of coming into knowledge as a whole or completed event. "To come to know" preserves the root sense of acquiring or arriving at knowledge rather than merely possessing it. |
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