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γνωστός
gnōstós · Greek · Strong's G1110 · 15 occurrences
The KJV renders 3 different Hebrew and Greek words as “acquaintance”
What it means
well-known
from G1097 (γινώσκω);
How the KJV renders it
acquaintance, known, notable
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“acquaintance”
also renders yâdaʻ (H3045), makkâr (H4378)
“notable”
also renders epísēmos (G1978), châzûwth (H2380)
“known”
also renders phanerós (G5318)
Answers that weigh this word
- What does Matthew 16:18 mean ('on this rock I will build my church')?
- What happens to those who never heard the gospel?
Where it appears
15 occurrences in the Greek text.
Acts 1:19 · A-NSN
It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called ‘Akeldama,’ that is, ‘The field of blood.’
Acts 2:14 · A-NSN
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
Acts 4:10 · A-NSN
may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him.
Acts 4:16 · A-NSN
saying, “What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can’t deny it.
Acts 9:42 · A-NSN
This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
Acts 13:38 · A-NSN
Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins;
Acts 15:18 A-APNActs 19:17 A-NSNActs 28:22 A-NSNActs 28:28 A-NSNJohn 18:15 A-NSMJohn 18:16 A-NSMLuke 2:44 A-DPMLuke 23:49 A-NPMRomans 1:19 A-NSN
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