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Lexicon :: Strong's G1987 - epistamai

Strong's

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ἐπίσταμαι

Transliteration

epistamai (Key)

Pronunciation

ep-is'-tam-ahee

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Part of Speech

verb

Root Word (Etymology)

Apparently a middle voice of ἐφίστημι (G2186) (with νοῦς (G3563) implied)

Greek Inflections of ἐπίσταμαι [?]

mGNT
14x in 5 unique form(s) TR
14x in 5 unique form(s) LXX
96x in 44 unique form(s)

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Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

ἐπίσταμαι epístamai, ep-is'-tam-ahee; apparently a middle voice of G2186 (with G3563 implied); to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with:—know, understand.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G1987 in the following manner: know (13x), understand (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G1987 in the following manner: know (13x), understand (1x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

to put one's attention on, fix one's thoughts on, to turn one's self or one's mind to, put one's thought upon a thing
1. to be acquainted with, to understand
2. to know

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Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

ἐπίσταμαι epístamai, ep-is'-tam-ahee; apparently a middle voice of G2186 (with G3563 implied); to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with:—know, understand.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G1987:

ἐπίσταμαι (seems to be the Ionic form of the middle of ἐφίστημι. Isocrates, Aristotle, others, also use ἐπίστῆσαι τὴν διάνοιαν, τὸν νοῦν, ἑαυτόν for to put one's attention on, fix one's thoughts on; indeed, the simple ἐπιστῆσαι is used in the same sense, by an ellipsis analogous to that of τὸν νοῦν with the verbs προσέχειν, ἐπέχειν, and of τὴν ὄψιν with προσβάλλειν; see Lobeck ad Phryn., p. 281f. Hence, ἐπίσταμαι is properly, to turn oneself or one's mind to, put one's thought upon a thing); from Homer down; Sept. chiefly for יָדַע; (cf. German sich worauf verstehen);
a. to be acquainted with: τί, Acts 18:25; James 4:14; Jude 1:10; τινά, Acts 19:15; with reference to what is said or is to be interpreted, to understand: Mark 14:68; 1 Timothy 6:4.
b. to know: περί τινος, Acts 26:26; followed by an accusative with a participle Acts 24:10 [Winers Grammar, 346 (324); Buttmann, 301 (258)]; followed by ὅτι, Acts 15:7; Acts 19:25; Acts 22:19; followed by ὡς, Acts 10:28; by πῶς, Acts 20:18; by ποῦ, Hebrews 11:8. [Synonym: see γινώσκω.]

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark: 14:68
Acts: 10:28; 15:7; 18:25; 19:15; 19:25; 20:18; 22:19; 24:10; 26:26
1 Timothy: 6:4
Hebrews: 11:8
James: 4:14
Jude: 1:10

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Concordance Results Shown Using the NET

Strong's Number G1987 matches the Greek ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in 'Act' in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:28

Act 10:28 - He said to them, "You know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile, yet God has shown me that I should call no person defiled or ritually unclean.

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Act 15:7 - After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.

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Act 18:25 - He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he spoke and taught accurately the facts about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.

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Act 19:15 - But the evil spirit replied to them, "I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:25

Act 19:25 - He gathered these together, along with the workmen in similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that our prosperity comes from this business.

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Act 20:18 - When they arrived, he said to them, "You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in the province of Asia,

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Act 22:19 - I replied, 'Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat those in the various synagogues who believed in you.

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Act 24:10 - When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, "Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense.

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Act 26:26 - For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.

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