ἀναγνωρίζομαι
anagnōrízomai
G319 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To be recognized or identified; to make oneself known or become known through recognition by others. In narrative contexts, often refers to the act of someone revealing their identity or being recognized by others, whether through speech, appearance, or action. In certain constructions, can denote the process of recalling or recognizing someone or something formerly known.
Semantic Range
to be recognized, to be identified, to make oneself known, to become known through revelation or recognition, to recall or recognize someone or something formerly known
Root / Etymology
Compound verb in the middle voice formed from ἀνά ('up, again, back') and γνωρίζω ('to make known, to declare'), ultimately from the root γνωρ- ('know, make known').
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb ἀναγνωρίζομαι primarily appears in Hellenistic narrative literature for instances of dramatic recognition, often connected with reunion scenes or the revealing of concealed identities. Its usage is rare and mostly found in the context of stories involving recognition after separation or disguise. The middle voice emphasizes the subject's involvement in being recognized or revealing themselves. In classical literature, the related noun ἀναγώρισις (anagnōrisis, 'recognition') is central to dramatic and literary theory (e.g., Aristotle). In the Septuagint and New Testament, ἀναγνωρίζομαι is rare, but if present, usually occurs in narrative settings echoing the wider Greek usage. English translations often render the term as 'be made known' or 'be recognized,' which may not fully capture the nuance of dramatic or emotional identification involved in its use.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
middle voice from ἀνά and γνωρίζω; to make (oneself) known:--be made known.
Root Family
ἀναγνωρίζομαι (anagnōrizomai) — to know, to make known, to recognize
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G319-01 |
ἀνεγνωρίσθη | anegnoristhe | V AOR PASS IND 3P SG |
was made known | was recognized | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G319-01 |
Acts 7:13 | ἀνεγνωρίσθη | anegnoristhe | V AOR PASS IND 3P SG |
was made known | was recognized |