ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) — Ignorant

Greek word study: ἀγνοέω (agnoéō), Strong's G50. not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)

GreekStrong's G50
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀγνοέω (agnoéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3539 (νοιέω);

KJV translation words: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown

Where this word appears

Strong's G50 is tagged on 22 words in 21 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:32 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

to be ignorant ×6being ignorant ×2not knowing ×2they were not understanding ×2Being ignorant of ×1are you ignorant ×1are you unaware ×1being unknown ×1him is ignored ×1is ignorant ×1not having known ×1we are ignorant ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀγνοεῖν ×6ἀγνοεῖτε ×2ἀγνοοῦντες ×2ἀγνοοῦσιν ×2ἀγνοῶν ×2ἠγνόουν ×2ἀγνοεῖ ×1ἀγνοεῖται ×1ἀγνοοῦμεν ×1ἀγνοήσαντες ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×61 Corinthians ×42 Corinthians ×3Acts ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1Galatians ×11 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 21)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G3539 νοιέω (noiéō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G51 ἀγνόημα (agnóēma), G52 ἄγνοια (ágnoia).

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 agnoéō (G50) mean?

Not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination).

How is G50 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G50 as: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.

How often does ἀγνοέω (agnoéō) appear?

Strong's G50 is tagged on 22 words in 21 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:32 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:12.