Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
expert in
Usage: γνώστης, -ου, ὁ (γιγνώσκω), [in LXX chiefly for יִדְּעֹנִי ;] one who knows, an expert: Act.26:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1109
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
5
Strong's G1109 Quick Answer
Strong's G1109 γνώστης (gnostes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gnostes (gnoce'-tace) n. 1. an expert, a connoisseur [from G1097] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include expert. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- gnostes (gnoce'-tace) n. 1. an expert, a connoisseur [from G1097]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- expert
Meaning and Definition
gnostes (gnoce'-tace) n. 1. an expert, a connoisseur [from G1097] KJV: expert Root(s): G1097
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1109. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1109 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gnostes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
expert
Acts 26:3
How Strong's G1109 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1109 (γνώστης) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Kingdoms 28:3 — γνώστας
- 1 Kingdoms 28:9 — γνώστας
- 4 Kingdoms 21:6 — γνώστας
Strong's G1109 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1109 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Strong's G1109 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Samuel died, and all Israel lamented for him, and they bury him in his city, in Ramah. And Saul had removed those who had in them divining spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.
And the woman said to him, Behold now, thou knowest what Saul has done, how he has cut off those who had in them divining spirits, and the wizards from the land, and why dost thou spread a snare for my life to destroy it?
And he caused his sons to pass through the fire, and used divination and auspices, and made groves, and multiplied wizards, so as to do that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.
Strong's G1109 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1109.
And Samuel died, and all Israel lamented for him, and they bury him in his city, in Ramah. And Saul had removed those who had in them divining spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.
And the woman said to him, Behold now, thou knowest what Saul has done, how he has cut off those who had in them divining spirits, and the wizards from the land, and why dost thou spread a snare for my life to destroy it?
And he caused his sons to pass through the fire, and used divination and auspices, and made groves, and multiplied wizards, so as to do that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1109, grouped by book.
1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1109 FAQ
What does gnostes (γνώστης) mean?
Gnostes (Strong's G1109) is a Greek word most simply glossed "expert". gnostes (gnoce'-tace) n. 1. an expert, a connoisseur [from G1097]
How many times is gnostes (γνώστης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G1109 across 5 books.
Where can I study gnostes (γνώστης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1109 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate gnostes (γνώστης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as expert. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1109 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1109, with linked reader references where each row is available.