"to recognize; pass. to be made known, or to cause one’s self to be recognized, Acts 7:13*"
Definition and meaning
to recognize; pass. to be made known, or to cause one’s self to be recognized, Acts 7:13*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀναγνωρίζω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of anagnorizo (G319) across the King James Bible.
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
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Common questions
Strong's G319 (anagnorizo) is a Greek word that means: to recognize; pass. to be made known, or to cause one’s self to be recognized, Acts 7:13* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word anagnorizo (G319) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G319 is anagnorizo, a Greek word defined as: to recognize; pass. to be made known, or to cause one’s self to be recognized, Acts 7:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anagnorizo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.