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Strong's G1110 γνωστός (gnostos)

Gnostos means “acquaintance” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1110 — balaq (“annihilate”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1110
Language Greek
Linked Usages 38
Books 20

Strong's G1110 Quick Answer

Strong's G1110 γνωστός (gnostos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gnostos (gnoce-tos') adj. 1. known (absolutely) 2. (of things) understood clearly as fact or truth It has 38 linked Bible usages across 20 books. Visible English usage signals include known and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
gnostos (gnoce-tos') adj. 1. known (absolutely) 2. (of things) understood clearly as fact or truth
Usage
38 linked usages
Books
20 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
known and things

Meaning and Definition

gnostos (gnoce-tos') adj. 1. known (absolutely) 2. (of things) understood clearly as fact or truth 3. (of people) well-known, well-acquainted [from G1097] KJV: acquaintance, (which may be) known, notable Root(s): G1097

Original Word
γνωστός
Transliteration
gnostos
Derivation
Root: γινώσκω R1: 1097
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1110. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

acquainted with

Usage: γνωστός, -ή, -όν, later form of γνωστός (γιγνώσκω), [in LXX for various parts of ידע ;] known: Act.9:42; with dative, Jhn.18:15, 16 (Rec.), Act.1:19 2:14 4:10 13:38 15:18 19:17 28:22, 28; γ. σημεῖον, a notable (EV) sign, one that is matter of knowledge, Act.4:16; γνωστὸν, Act.15:17, 18; τὸ γνωστὸν θεοῦ, Rom.1:19; in pl., as subst., γνωστοί, acquaintances, Luk.2:44 23:49; so in sing., Jhn.18:16 (WH).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1110 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gnostos, 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.

known John 18:15 11× things Luke 23:49

How Strong's G1110 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. 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 16 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.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1110 (γνωστός) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1110 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 G1110 in the New Testament

15 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 2:44 KJV

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

Luke 23:49 KJV

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

John 18:15 KJV

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

Strong's G1110 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

16 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 2:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And God made to spring up also out of the earth every tree beautiful to the eye and good for food, and the tree of life in the midst of the garden, and the tree of learning the knowledge of good and evil.

Exodus 33:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And how shall it be surely known, that both I and this people have found favor with thee, except only if thou go with us? So both I and thy people shall be glorified beyond all the nations, as many as are upon the earth.

4 Kingdoms 10:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And Jehu smote all that were left of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his acquaintance, and his priests, so as not to leave him any remnant.

Strong's G1110 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 2:14 Septuagint / Brenton

So all the vessels of gold and of silver, which were carried away, were five thousand four hundred threescore and nine.

1 Esdras 6:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Let all things be known unto our lord the king, that being come into the country of Judea, and entered into the city of Jerusalem, we found in the city of Jerusalem the ancients of the Jews that were of the captivity

Tobit 2:14 Septuagint / Brenton

But she replied upon me, It was given for a gift more than the wages. Howbeit I did not believe her, but bade her render it to the owners: and I was abashed at her. But she replied upon me, Where are thine alms and thy righteous deeds? behold, thou and all thy works are known.

Strong's G1110 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 98:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Woe to you who love the deeds of unrighteousness: wherefore do ye hope for good hap unto yourselves? know that ye shall be delivered into the hands of the righteous, and they shall cut

Usage Excerpts

First 38 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1110.

Genesis 2:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God made to spring up also out of the earth every tree beautiful to the eye and good for food, and the tree of life in the midst of the garden, and the tree of learning the knowledge of good and evil.
Exodus 33:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And how shall it be surely known, that both I and this people have found favor with thee, except only if thou go with us? So both I and thy people shall be glorified beyond all the nations, as many as are upon the earth.
4 Kingdoms 10:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehu smote all that were left of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his acquaintance, and his priests, so as not to leave him any remnant.
Ezra 4:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations.
Ezra 4:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
Ezra 5:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.
Nehemiah 5:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Psalms 30:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I became a reproach among all mine enemies, But exceedingly so to my neighbors, And a fear to mine acquaintance: They that saw me without fled from me.
Psalms 54:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But thou, O man like-minded, My guide, and my acquaintance,
Psalms 75:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
God is known in Judea; His name is great in Israel.
Psalms 87:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast removed my acquaintance far from me; They have made me an abomination to themselves; I have been delivered up, and have not gone forth.
Psalms 87:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast put far from me every friend, And mine acquaintances because of my wretchedness.
Isaiah 19:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord shall be known to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day; and they shall offer sacrifices, and shall vow vows to the Lord, and pay them.
Ezekiel 36:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord God, as it is known to you: be ye ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel.
Daniel 3:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But if not, be it known to thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the image which thou hast set up.
Zechariah 14:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and there shall be for one day cold and frost, and that day shall be known to the Lord, and it shall not be day nor night: but toward evening it shall be light.
Luke 2:44 New Testament, KJV
But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Luke 23:49 New Testament, KJV
And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
John 18:15 New Testament, KJV
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.
John 18:16 New Testament, KJV
But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
Acts 1:19 New Testament, KJV
And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.
Acts 2:14 New Testament, KJV
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Acts 4:10 New Testament, KJV
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Acts 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
Acts 9:42 New Testament, KJV
And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
Acts 13:38 New Testament, KJV
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Acts 15:18 New Testament, KJV
Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Acts 19:17 New Testament, KJV
And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
Acts 28:22 New Testament, KJV
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
Acts 28:28 New Testament, KJV
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
Romans 1:19 New Testament, KJV
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
1 Esdras 2:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So all the vessels of gold and of silver, which were carried away, were five thousand four hundred threescore and nine.
1 Esdras 6:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let all things be known unto our lord the king, that being come into the country of Judea, and entered into the city of Jerusalem, we found in the city of Jerusalem the ancients of the Jews that were of the captivity
Tobit 2:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But she replied upon me, It was given for a gift more than the wages. Howbeit I did not believe her, but bade her render it to the owners: and I was abashed at her. But she replied upon me, Where are thine alms and thy righteous deeds? behold, thou and all thy works are known.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
That it might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee thanks, And at the dayspring pray unto thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 21:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
An eloquent man is known far and near; But a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
Baruch 4:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Israel, happy are we: for things that are pleasing to God are made known unto us.
1 Enoch 98:12 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
Woe to you who love the deeds of unrighteousness: wherefore do ye hope for good hap unto yourselves? know that ye shall be delivered into the hands of the righteous, and they shall cut

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1110, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 10 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch

Strong's G1110 FAQ

What does gnostos (γνωστός) mean?

Gnostos (Strong's G1110) is a Greek word most simply glossed "acquaintance". gnostos (gnoce-tos') adj. 1. known (absolutely) 2. (of things) understood clearly as fact or truth

How many times is gnostos (γνωστός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 38 linked usages for Strong's G1110 across 20 books.

Where can I study gnostos (γνωστός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1110 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate gnostos (γνωστός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as known and things. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1110 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 16 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1110, with linked reader references where each row is available.