ΓΝΩΣΤΑΣ, γνωστας
GNŌSTAS, gnōstas
Sounds Like: gno-STAS
Translations: familiar spirits, wizards, diviners, those who know
From the root: ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to those who possess special knowledge, often in a mystical or occult sense. In ancient contexts, it frequently denotes practitioners of divination or those who consult with familiar spirits, particularly in a negative light within biblical texts. It is used to describe individuals who claim to have secret or supernatural knowledge.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative
Strong’s number: G1107 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Isaiah — 19:3
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ, appear in our texts.
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