Lexicon
γνώστης
gnōstēs
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G:N-M Greek

expert in

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gnostes describes a person addressed as knowledgeable about customs and questions.

Its sole attested use identifies the person addressed as knowledgeable in relation to “all the customs and questions among the Jews” in Acts 26:3.

Senses in use

  1. A knowledgeable person in a stated field · dominant

    In Acts 26:3, γνώστην is an accusative singular masculine noun applied to the person being addressed in connection with “all the customs and questions among the Jews.” The APB renders the clause, “you are expert in all the customs and questions among the Jews.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 26:3, the APB presents the addressed person as “expert in all the customs and questions among the Jews.” This wording confirms the clause’s presentation rather than isolating every contribution of the noun.

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