γνωρίζω
gnōrizō
to make known
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word γνωρίζω (gnōrizō) means "to make known." This verb conveys the idea of sharing or revealing information, ideas, or knowledge to others. Its semantic domain is Cognition & Perception, indicating that it is closely related to the process of understanding and awareness. In the Bible, the word γνωρίζω is used 25 times, demonstrating its significance in various contexts. It can be used to describe the act of teaching, sharing knowledge, or revealing secrets. The range of usage suggests that this word is not limited to formal instruction but can also refer to informal sharing of information or experiences. The significance of γνωρίζω lies in its emphasis on the importance of sharing knowledge and understanding with others. It highlights the value of communication, collaboration, and mutual awareness in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to community building and spiritual growth.
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Occurrences in Scripture
25 total occurrences across the text
When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
Luke 2:17When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
John 15:15No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn’t know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you.
John 17:26I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
John 17:26I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Acts 2:28You made known to me the ways of life. You will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
Romans 9:22What if God, willing to show his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction,
Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory,
Romans 16:26{14.25} having been made manifest however now through also Scriptures prophetic according to the commandment of the Eternal God unto the obedience of faith — to all the Gentiles having been made known —
1 Corinthians 12:3Therefore I make known to you that no man speaking by God’s Spirit says, “Jesus is accursed.” No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” but by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:1Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand,
2 Corinthians 8:1Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
Galatians 1:11But I make known to you, brothers, concerning the Good News which was preached by me, that it is not according to man.
Ephesians 1:9making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Ephesians 3:3how that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before in few words,
Ephesians 3:5which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit,
Ephesians 3:10to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 6:19on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
Ephesians 6:21But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things.
Philippians 1:22But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.
Philippians 4:6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Colossians 1:27to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 4:7All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
Colossians 4:9together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.
2 Peter 1:16For we didn’t follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.