UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Notes: διαγινώσκω[a] probably differs in meaning from γινώσκω[b] (27.2: γινώσκω) in implying more thorough and detailed information being obtained.

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Related lemmas: γινώσκω

Sense 1: to learn about accurately, to get detailed information, to examine thoroughly

Semantic entry: 27.3

Semantic domains: Learn

Subdomains: Learn

Definition: to obtain accurate and thorough information about{N:001}

Show passage in OET: ACT 23:15

OET-RV ACT 23:15

15 So you guys assemble the council and report to the commander so that he’ll bring him down to you all as if you need more information about his actions, and then we’ll have an opportunity to kill before he gets here.

OET-LV ACT 23:15

15 Therefore now you _all with the council report to _the commander, so _that he _may _bring_ him _down to you _all, as going to _be _investigating more _exactly the things concerning him, and we are ready to _kill him before the time him to _near, which.

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Sense 2: to decide a case, to arrive at a verdict after examination

Semantic entry: 56.21

Semantic domains: Courts and Legal Procedures

Subdomains: Judge, Condemn, Acquit

Definition: to make a judgment on legal matters, with the implication of thorough examination

Show passage in OET: ACT 24:22

OET-RV ACT 24:22

22 But Felix who was already familiar with followers of ‘The Path’, announced that the trial would be adjourned until Commander Lusias arrived when he would investigate further.

OET-LV ACT 24:22

22 But the Faʸlix he _put _off them, having _known more _exactly the things concerning the way, having _said:
Whenever Lusias the commander may _come _down, I _will _be _investigating the things concerning you _all,

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

διαγινώσκω

Form 1

Sense 1: to learn about accurately, to get detailed information, to examine thoroughly

Sense 2: to decide a case, to arrive at a verdict after examination