γνῶσις
gnōsis
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "gnōsis" primarily means knowledge, especially the act of seeking to understand or investigate something. In the New Testament, it often refers to knowledge of spiritual truths or divine matters. It can be applied broadly or specifically, such as knowledge related to salvation, God's glory, or Christ, and is sometimes contrasted with wisdom or understanding.
knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
The Greek word gnōsis means "knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge," encompassing related ideas including knowledge, science.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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This word acts as a root form.
Knowledge & Seeking Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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