ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai) — Know

Greek word study: ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai), Strong's G1987. to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with

GreekStrong's G1987
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Greek word
ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with

Word study
Derivation: apparently a middle voice of G2186 (ἐφίστημι) (with G3563 (νοῦς) implied);

KJV translation words: know, understand

Where this word appears

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.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

know ×4knowing ×3you know ×2I am acquainted with ×1Understands ×1knowing these ×1they understand ×1understand ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπίστασθε ×5ἐπιστάμενος ×4ἐπίσταμαι ×2ἐπίστανται ×2ἐπίσταται ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×9Mark ×11 Timothy ×1Hebrews ×1James ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 14)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2186 ἐφίστημι (ephístēmi), G3563 νοῦς (noûs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1990 ἐπιστήμων (epistḗmōn).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

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.