γνωρίζω (G1107) — Greek Lexicon

γνωρίζω

gnōrízō

G1107 verb

SILEX Entry

Root γνωρ- to make known, to reveal, to inform

Definition

To make known, reveal, cause information to be known by others; in passive, to become known or be revealed. The primary sense is to communicate information, whether by speech, writing, or action. Broader senses include to disclose something previously hidden, to inform or notify, and to provide understanding through explanation or clarification.

Semantic Range

to make known, to reveal, to declare, to inform, to notify, to disclose, to explain, to announce, to cause to be known

Root / Etymology

From the Greek verb γινώσκω (to know, to perceive, to recognize). γνωρίζω is a causative/denominative form meaning 'to make known' or 'to cause to be known.' The verb developed from the root γνωρ- with the standard -ίζω verbal ending indicating the causative sense.

Historical & Contextual Notes

γνωρίζω is first attested in classical Greek (e.g., Herodotus, Plato) with the meaning 'to make known' or 'to reveal.' It contrasts with γινώσκω, which means 'to know' or 'to come to know'—γνωρίζω shifts the focus to the act of communication rather than the act of perception or recognition. In the Septuagint and New Testament, γνωρίζω commonly appears in contexts of revelation (human or divine), notification, or instruction, e.g. making intentions, information, or truths known to others. In Pauline letters and other NT literature, the term is used both for disclosure of divine mysteries (by God or Christ) and for human acts of informing (e.g., Paul informing communities of his circumstances). English translations such as 'declare' or 'make known' generally capture the primary meaning; older translations like 'do to wit' are archaic paraphrases. The word's use in Koine Greek reflects broad applicability, whether for private information or public proclamation.

Translation Consistency

primary "reveal" 2 occurrences

Covers the primary sense “to make known” including active disclosure and passive becoming-known; it is natural English, commonly used in Bible translations for γνωρίζω, and fits the typical semantic range (inform, disclose, announce, explain) better than more limited verbs like “inform” or vague words like “make.”

Alternatives (23 occurrences):

"make" (12x) "made" (7x) "having been made" (1x) "having made" (1x) "might be made" (1x) "know" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from a derivative of γινώσκω; to make known; subjectively, to know:--certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.

Root Family

γνωρίζω (gnōrizō) — to make known, to reveal, to inform

Word Forms

17 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G1107-16`	γνωρίζω	gnorizo	`V PRS ACT IND 1P SG`	I make known	I make known	I make known	4
`G1107-07`	γνωρίσαι	gnorisai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to make known	to make known	to make known	3
`G1107-01`	ἐγνώρισα	egnorisa	`V AOR ACT IND 1P SG`	I have made known	I made known	I revealed	2
`G1107-06`	ἐγνωρίσθη	egnoristhe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	was made known	was made known	was made known	2
`G1107-10`	γνωρίσει	gnorisei	`V FUT ACT IND 3P SG`	will make known	he/she/it will make known	will make known	2
`G1107-14`	γνωρισθέντος	gnoristhentos	`V AOR PASS PTCP GEN N SG`	having been made known	of having been revealed	of having been made known	1
`G1107-03`	ἐγνώρισαν	egnorisan	`V AOR ACT IND 3P PL`	they made known	they made known	they made known	1
`G1107-04`	ἐγνώρισάς	egnorisas	`V AOR ACT IND 2P SG`	you have made known	you made known	you made known	1
`G1107-13`	γνωρισθῇ	gnoristhe	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG`	might be made known	might be made known	might be made known	1
`G1107-05`	ἐγνώρισεν	egnorisen	`V AOR ACT IND 3P SG`	has made known	made known	made known	1
`G1107-15`	γνωριζέσθω	gnorizestho	`V PRS PASS IMP 3P SG`	let be made known	let it be made known	let be made known	1
`G1107-08`	γνωρίσας	gnorisas	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG`	having made known	having made known	having made known	1
`G1107-02`	ἐγνωρίσαμεν	egnorisamen	`V AOR ACT IND 1P PL`	we made known	we made known	we made known	1
`G1107-11`	γνωρίσω	gnoriso	`V FUT ACT IND 1P SG`	will make known	I will make known	I will make known	1
`G1107-17`	γνωρίζομεν	gnorizomen	`V PRS ACT IND 1P PL`	we make known	we make known	we make known	1
`G1107-09`	γνωρίσῃ	gnorise	`V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG`	He might make known	may make known	may make known	1
`G1107-12`	γνωρίσουσιν	gnorisousin	`V FUT ACT IND 3P PL`	they will make known	they will make known	they will make known	1

Occurrences in Scripture

25 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G1107-05`	Luke 2:15	ἐγνώρισεν	egnorisen	`V AOR ACT IND 3P SG`	has made known	made known	made known
`G1107-03`	Luke 2:17	ἐγνώρισαν	egnorisan	`V AOR ACT IND 3P PL`	they made known	they made known	they made known
`G1107-01`	John 15:15	ἐγνώρισα	egnorisa	`V AOR ACT IND 1P SG`	I have made known	I made known	I revealed
`G1107-01`	John 17:26	ἐγνώρισα	egnorisa	`V AOR ACT IND 1P SG`	I made known	I made known	I revealed
`G1107-11`	John 17:26	γνωρίσω	gnoriso	`V FUT ACT IND 1P SG`	will make known	I will make known	I will make known
`G1107-04`	Acts 2:28	ἐγνώρισάς	egnorisas	`V AOR ACT IND 2P SG`	you have made known	you made known	you made known
`G1107-07`	Romans 9:22	γνωρίσαι	gnorisai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to make known	to make known	to make known
`G1107-09`	Romans 9:23	γνωρίσῃ	gnorise	`V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG`	He might make known	may make known	may make known
`G1107-14`	Romans 16:26	γνωρισθέντος	gnoristhentos	`V AOR PASS PTCP GEN N SG`	having been made known	of having been revealed	of having been made known
`G1107-16`	1 Corinthians 12:3	γνωρίζω	gnorizo	`V PRS ACT IND 1P SG`	I make known	I make known	I make known
`G1107-16`	1 Corinthians 15:1	γνωρίζω	gnorizo	`V PRS ACT IND 1P SG`	I make known	I make known	I make known
`G1107-17`	2 Corinthians 8:1	γνωρίζομεν	gnorizomen	`V PRS ACT IND 1P PL`	we make known	we make known	we make known
`G1107-16`	Galatians 1:11	γνωρίζω	gnorizo	`V PRS ACT IND 1P SG`	I make known	I make known	I make known
`G1107-08`	Ephesians 1:9	γνωρίσας	gnorisas	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG`	having made known	having made known	having made known
`G1107-06`	Ephesians 3:3	ἐγνωρίσθη	egnoristhe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	was made known	was made known	was made known
`G1107-06`	Ephesians 3:5	ἐγνωρίσθη	egnoristhe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	was made known	was made known	was made known
`G1107-13`	Ephesians 3:10	γνωρισθῇ	gnoristhe	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG`	might be made known	might be made known	might be made known
`G1107-07`	Ephesians 6:19	γνωρίσαι	gnorisai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to make known	to make known	to make known
`G1107-10`	Ephesians 6:21	γνωρίσει	gnorisei	`V FUT ACT IND 3P SG`	will make known	he/she/it will make known	will make known
`G1107-16`	Philippians 1:22	γνωρίζω	gnorizo	`V PRS ACT IND 1P SG`	I know	I make known	I know
`G1107-15`	Philippians 4:6	γνωριζέσθω	gnorizestho	`V PRS PASS IMP 3P SG`	let be made known	let it be made known	let be made known
`G1107-07`	Colossians 1:27	γνωρίσαι	gnorisai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to make known	to make known	to make known
`G1107-10`	Colossians 4:7	γνωρίσει	gnorisei	`V FUT ACT IND 3P SG`	will make known	he/she/it will make known	will make known
`G1107-12`	Colossians 4:9	γνωρίσουσιν	gnorisousin	`V FUT ACT IND 3P PL`	they will make known	they will make known	they will make known
`G1107-02`	2 Peter 1:16	ἐγνωρίσαμεν	egnorisamen	`V AOR ACT IND 1P PL`	we made known	we made known	we made known

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