Lexical Definition
ἀγνωσία agnōsía (ag-no-see'-ah) ignorance G:N-F
from Α (as negative particle) and γνῶσις
ignorance, not the knowledge.
- ignorance (properly, the state)
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀγνωσίαν | ignorance | 1Cor.15.34 • 1Pet.2.15 |
| αγνωσία | ignorance | LXX.Job.35.16 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀγνωσία, -ας, ἡ (< γινώσκω), [in LXX: Jb 35:16 (בְּלִי דַּעַת), Wi 13:1, III Mac 5:27*;]
ignorance (opp. to γνῶσις): I Co 15:34, I Pe 2:15 (v. Hort in l.; MM, VGT, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 35:16 |
| 1 Corinthians | 15:34 |
| 1 Peter | 2:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀγνωσία, ἡ,
ignorance, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to γνῶσις, [NT+5th c.BC+]
__2 lack of acquaintance, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II being unknown, obscurity, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.15.34