The Synonymous Words for "Know", "knowledge", etc. This Is Appendix 132 From The Companion Bible. The Verb. oida = to know (intuitively) without effort, to understand. Number i. is subjective, while Number ii. is objective. ginosko = to know (by experience, or effort); to acquire knowledge, become acquainted with; hence, to come or get to know, learn, perceive. See John 1:48, 1John 5:20, Ephesians 5:5. epi-ginosko. Number ii. with epi = upon (Appendix 104 ix); to know thereupon, to become thoroughly acquainted with; to know thoroughly and accurately, recognize. See 1Corinthians 13:12. pro-ginosko. Number ii. with pro (Appendix 104 xiv) = to get to know beforehand, to foreknow. epistamai = to obtain, and thus have a knowledge of anything by proximity to it, or as the result of prolonged attention; in contrast with the process of getting to know it, or with a mere casual, dilettante acquaintance with it. See Acts 15:7; 18:25; and see note on 19:15. The Noun. gnosis = knowledge acquired by learning, effort, or experience. The result of Number ii., above. epignosis = precise or further knowledge, thorough acquaintance with; true knowledge. sunesis = native insight, understanding, capacity to apprehend; used of reflective thought, while sophia (wisdom) is used of productive thought.