ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) — Know
Greek word study: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai), Strong's G1987. to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
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to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
KJV translation words: know, understand
Strong's G1987 is tagged on 14 words in 14 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:68 and last appears in Jude 1:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 14)
- Mark 14:68 — ἐπίσταμαι — understand
- Acts 10:28 — ἐπίστασθε — know
- Acts 15:7 — ἐπίστασθε — know
- Acts 18:25 — ἐπιστάμενος — knowing
- Acts 19:15 — ἐπίσταμαι — I am acquainted with
- Acts 19:25 — ἐπίστασθε — you know
- Acts 20:18 — ἐπίστασθε — know
- Acts 22:19 — ἐπίστανται — know
- Acts 24:10 — ἐπιστάμενος — knowing these
- Acts 26:26 — ἐπίσταται — Understands
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — ἐπιστάμενος — knowing
- Hebrews 11:8 — ἐπιστάμενος — knowing
- James 4:14 — ἐπίστασθε — you know
- Jude 1:10 — ἐπίστανται — they understand
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2186 ἐφίστημι (ephístēmi), G3563 νοῦς (noûs).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1990 ἐπιστήμων (epistḗmōn).
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What does epístamai (G1987) mean?
To put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with.
How is G1987 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1987 as: know, understand.
How often does ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) appear?
Strong's G1987 is tagged on 14 words in 14 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:68 and last appears in Jude 1:10.
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