ἱστορέω
historeō
G2477
G:V
Greek
to get acquainted
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Greek
Language
Historeo describes going to Jerusalem for personal acquaintance with Cephas.
The attested use describes going to Jerusalem in order to become personally acquainted with Cephas.
Senses in use
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Seeking personal acquaintance · dominant
In Galatians 1:18, the aorist active infinitive states the purpose of going up to Jerusalem in relation to Cephas; the APB renders the clause “to become acquainted with Cephas.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Galatians 1:18, the APB presents the purpose of the Jerusalem visit as “to become acquainted with Cephas.” The verse is read as a whole.