ΚΑΡΔΙΟΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ, καρδιογνωστης
KARDIOGNŌSTĒS, kardiognōstēs
Sounds Like: kar-dee-oh-GNO-stace
Translations: knower of hearts, heart-knower, a knower of hearts
From the root: ΚΑΡΔΙΑ, ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'kardia' (heart) and 'gnostes' (knower). It refers to someone who knows the thoughts, intentions, and secrets of the heart. It is primarily used in a theological context to describe God as the one who possesses complete knowledge of human hearts.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2589 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Acts of the Apostles — 15:8
The Shepherd of Hermas — Commandments
- Mandate 4 — 3:4
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Acts — 15:8
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ, ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ.
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- ΚΑΡΔΙΟΓΝΩΣΤΑ — knower of hearts, a knower of hearts, heart-knower
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