◄ 52. agnoia ►
Strong's Lexicon agnoia: Ignorance Original Word: ἀγνοία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: agnoia Pronunciation: ag-no-ee'-ah Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-noy-ah) Definition: ignorance, inadvertence, sometimes with the idea of willful blindness. Meaning: The term ἀγνοία refers to a state of ignorance or lack of knowledge, particularly in a moral or spiritual context. Word Origin: Derived from ἀγνοέω (agnoeō), meaning "to be ignorant" or "to not know." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of ignorance in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Hebrew terms, though there is no direct equivalent to ἀγνοία. Some related entries include: • Strong's Hebrew 3808 (לֹא, lo): Often used to denote negation or absence, which can imply ignorance in certain contexts. • Strong's Hebrew 3045 (יָדַע, yada): Meaning "to know," with its negation implying a lack of knowledge or ignorance. These entries provide a framework for understanding the biblical perspective on ignorance, emphasizing the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding of God's will as revealed in Scripture. Usage: The word ἀγνοία is used in the New Testament to describe a condition of ignorance, often relating to a lack of understanding of God's will or spiritual truths. It can imply a culpable ignorance, where the individual is responsible for not knowing what they ought to know. Context: The concept of ἀγνοία in the New Testament is significant in understanding the human condition in relation to divine revelation. It is often associated with a lack of awareness or understanding of God's purposes and commands. This ignorance can be due to a variety of factors, including cultural, spiritual, or personal barriers. In Acts 3:17, Peter addresses the people of Israel, acknowledging that they acted in ignorance when they handed Jesus over to be crucified: "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders." Here, ἀγνοία is seen as a mitigating factor, though not an excuse, for their actions. Similarly, in Ephesians 4:18, Paul describes the Gentiles as being "darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts." This passage highlights the spiritual consequences of ἀγνοία, linking it to a separation from God and a life lived apart from His truth. The New Testament also presents a remedy for ἀγνοία through the revelation of Jesus Christ and the teaching of the apostles. In 1 Peter 1:14, believers are exhorted to live as obedient children, "not conforming to the passions of your former ignorance." This indicates a transformation that occurs when one comes to know Christ and His teachings, moving from ignorance to understanding and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from agnoeó Definition ignorance NASB Translation ignorance (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 52: ἄγνοια ἄγνοια, (ας, ἡ (from Aeschylus down), want of knowledge, ignorance, especially of divine things: Acts 17:30; 1 Peter 1:14; such as is inexcusable, Ephesians 4:18 (Wis. 14:22); of moral blindness, Acts 3:17. (Cf. ἀγνοέω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ignorance. From agnoeo; ignorance (properly, the quality) -- ignorance. see GREEK agnoeo Forms and Transliterations αγνοια αγνοία άγνοια ἀγνοίᾳ αγνοιαν άγνοιαν ἄγνοιαν αγνοιας αγνοίας ἀγνοίας agnoia agnoíāi agnoian ágnoian agnoias agnoías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 3:17 N-AFS GRK: ὅτι κατὰ ἄγνοιαν ἐπράξατε ὥσπερ NAS: that you acted in ignorance, just KJV: that through ignorance ye did [it], as INT: that in ignorance you acted as Acts 17:30 N-GFS GRK: χρόνους τῆς ἀγνοίας ὑπεριδὼν ὁ NAS: the times of ignorance, God KJV: the times of this ignorance God INT: times of ignorance having overlooked Ephesians 4:18 N-AFS GRK: διὰ τὴν ἄγνοιαν τὴν οὖσαν NAS: because of the ignorance that is in them, because KJV: through the ignorance that is INT: on account of the ignorance which is 1 Peter 1:14 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἀγνοίᾳ ὑμῶν ἐπιθυμίαις NAS: lusts [which were yours] in your ignorance, KJV: in your ignorance: INT: in the ignorance of you desires Strong's Greek 52 4 Occurrences ἀγνοίᾳ — 1 Occ. ἄγνοιαν — 2 Occ. ἀγνοίας — 1 Occ.