"one acquainted with a thing, knowing, skilful, Acts 26:3*"
Definition and meaning
one acquainted with a thing, knowing, skilful, Acts 26:3*
In the original Greek the word is written: γνώστης
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 gnostes (G1109) across the King James Bible.
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
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Common questions
Strong's G1109 (gnostes) is a Greek word that means: one acquainted with a thing, knowing, skilful, Acts 26:3* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word gnostes (G1109) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1109 is gnostes, a Greek word defined as: one acquainted with a thing, knowing, skilful, Acts 26:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
gnostes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.