Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
14 King James Bible Verses
Here are know, understand and related words in the Bible. What does the source Greek word ἐπίσταμαι mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: G1987
Greek Base Word: ἐπίσταμαι
Usage: Know, understand
Definition: To put the mind upon, i.e., comprehend, or be acquainted with.
Detailed definition:
Derived terms: Apparently a middle voice of G2186 (with G3563 implied).
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1 to 14 of 14 Verses
“But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.”
— Mark 14:68
“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”
— Acts 10:28
“And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.”
— Acts 15:7
“This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.”
— Acts 18:25
“And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?”
— Acts 19:15
“Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.”
— Acts 19:25
“And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,”
— Acts 20:18
“And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:”
— Acts 22:19
“Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:”
— Acts 24:10
“For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.”
— Acts 26:26
“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,”
— 1 Timothy 6:4
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”
— Hebrews 11:8
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
— James 4:14
“But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.”
— Jude 1:10
(End 1 to 14 of 14 Verses)
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