γινώσκετε

ginṓskō

do you understand

To come to know, to recognize, to perceive through experience or observation; to acquire or possess knowledge. The term encompasses the process of coming to know (learning, realizing), as well as the state of having knowledge or understanding. In particular contexts, it may indicate intimate acquaintance, recognition, or comprehension of truth.

G1097

John 8:43 · Word #8

Lexicon G1097

Lemmaγινώσκω
Transliterationginṓskō
Strong'sG1097
DefinitionTo come to know, to recognize, to perceive through experience or observation; to acquire or possess knowledge. The term encompasses the process of coming to know (learning, realizing), as well as the state of having knowledge or understanding. In particular contexts, it may indicate intimate acquaintance, recognition, or comprehension of truth.

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasedo you understand
Literalyou-know

Lexical Info

Lemmaγινώσκω
Strong'sG1097

SIBI-P1 Translation G1097-23

you know

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, second person plural.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, second person plural, expresses an ongoing state or process of knowing. "You know" preserves the active sense of possessing or actively engaging in knowledge while reflecting the present tense.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

understand

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleIn context, γινώσκετε here means 'understand' rather than simply 'know,' aligning with the SILEX semantic range and English usage: 'you do not understand.' Adjusted for contextual sense of comprehension.
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