G1231: διαγινώσκω
diaginṓskō · “to decide”
Definition
to know thoroughly, i.e. ascertain exactly
KJV translates it as: (would) enquire, know the uttermost
Extended definition
δια-γινώσκω
(see previous word), [in LXX chiefly for ידע, and cf. 2Ma.9:15 ;]
1. to distinguish, ascertain exactly: Act.23:15
2. As Athen. law-term, to determine: τὰ καθ᾽ ὑμᾶς, your case, Act.24:22 (Cremer, 673).†
(AS)
(see previous word), [in LXX chiefly for ידע, and cf. 2Ma.9:15 ;]
1. to distinguish, ascertain exactly: Act.23:15
2. As Athen. law-term, to determine: τὰ καθ᾽ ὑμᾶς, your case, Act.24:22 (Cremer, 673).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1231 is translated
- to examine ×1
- i will examine ×1
Bible verses with G1231 (diaginṓskō)
Diaginṓskō appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 23:15
Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.
- Acts 24:22
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.