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G1107 · Greek · New Testament
γνωρίζω
gnōrizō
Verb
To Make Known / To Reveal / To Declare

Definition

The Greek verb gnōrizō (γνωρίζω) means to make known, reveal, or declare — to bring something from hidden to known. It is used of God making His will known, of the gospel being proclaimed, and of believers making known the mystery of Christ. It differs from ginōskō (to know) in its causative sense: not just knowing but making others know.

Usage & Theological Significance

Gnōrizō is one of the great revelation words of Scripture. God has not kept Himself hidden: He gnōrizōs His ways, His salvation, His mystery. Paul's doxology in Romans 16:26 celebrates the mystery 'now disclosed and through the prophetic writings made known to all nations.' Ephesians 3:3-5 uses gnōrizō for the revelation of the mystery of the gospel to Paul. The entire missionary enterprise is an act of gnōrizō — making known what was hidden, declared what was unknown. Believers are called to be agents of this divine revelation.

Key Bible Verses

Ephesians 1:9 He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Romans 16:26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith.
John 15:15 Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

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