1109. gnóstés
Strong's Lexicon
gnóstés: one who knows, an expert, a knower

Original Word: γνωστής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: gnóstés
Pronunciation: gno-STAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (gnoce'-tace)
Definition: one who knows, an expert, a knower
Meaning: one who knows, an expert.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γινώσκω (ginóskó), meaning "to know."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of knowing is יָדַע (yada, Strong's Hebrew 3045), which also conveys a deep, intimate knowledge.

Usage: The term "γνωστής" (gnóstés) refers to someone who possesses knowledge or expertise in a particular area. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who have a deep understanding or insight, often in spiritual or religious matters.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, knowledge was highly valued, and those who were considered "knowers" or experts were often held in high esteem. This concept of knowledge was not limited to intellectual understanding but also included experiential and relational knowledge, particularly in the context of knowing God or spiritual truths.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ginóskó
Definition
one who knows
NASB Translation
expert (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1109: γνώστης

γνώστης, γνωστου, (a knower), an expert; a connoisseur: Acts 26:3. (Plutarch, Flam c. 4; Θεός τῶν κρύπτων γνώστης, Hist. Susanna, verse 42; of those who divine the future, 1 Samuel 28:3, 9, etc.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
expert.

From ginosko; a knower -- expert.

see GREEK ginosko

Forms and Transliterations
γνώστας γνωστέ γνωστην γνώστην gnosten gnōstēn gnṓsten gnṓstēn
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 26:3 N-AMS
GRK: μάλιστα γνώστην ὄντα σε
NAS: especially because you are an expert in all
KJV: thee to be expert in all customs
INT: especially acquainted being you

Strong's Greek 1109
1 Occurrence


γνώστην — 1 Occ.















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