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ἀναγινώσκω
anaginṓskō · Greek · Strong's G314 · 32 occurrences
The KJV renders 2 different Hebrew and Greek words as “read”
What it means
to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
from G303 (ἀνά) and G1097 (γινώσκω);
How the KJV renders it
read
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“read”
also renders qᵉrâʼ (H7123)
Answers that weigh this word
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Where it appears
32 occurrences in the Greek text, first 29 verses shown.
1 Thessalonians 5:27 · V-APN
I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.
2 Corinthians 1:13 · V-PAI-2P
For we write no other things to you than what you read or even acknowledge, and I hope you will acknowledge to the end—
2 Corinthians 3:2 · V-PPP-NSF
You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men,
2 Corinthians 3:15 · V-PPS-3S
But to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart.
Acts 8:28 · V-IAI-3S
He was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.
Acts 8:30 · V-PAI-2S
Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
Acts 8:32 V-IAI-3SActs 13:27 V-PPP-APFActs 15:21 V-PPP-NSMActs 15:31 V-2AAP-NPMActs 23:34 V-2AAP-NSMColossians 4:16 V-2AAS-2PEphesians 3:4 V-PAP-NPMJohn 19:20 V-2AAI-3PLuke 4:16 V-2AANLuke 6:3 V-2AAI-2PLuke 10:26 V-PAI-2SMatthew 12:3 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 12:5 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 19:4 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 21:16 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 21:42 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 22:31 V-2AAI-2PMatthew 24:15 V-PAP-NSMMark 2:25 V-2AAI-2PMark 12:10 V-2AAI-2PMark 12:26 V-2AAI-2PMark 13:14 V-PAP-NSMRevelation 1:3 V-PAP-NSM
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